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Cannabis Information
Beginning August 1, 2023, Minnesota legalized the use of cannabis for adults ages 21 and up. The City of Oakdale has passed additional ordinances, as permitted by Minnesota Statutes, related to smoking cannabis in public and regulation of cannabis businesses in Oakdale.
Cannabis Business and Low-Potency Hemp Edibles Licensing Information
Cannabis Businesses
Retail of cannabis in the City of Oakdale is regulated by Minnesota Statute Chapter 342 and Oakdale City Code Chapter 9, Article 18 - Cannabis and Hemp Business Regulations. Per this ordinance and the procedures laid out by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the following is true:
- The number of retail registrations available in Oakdale is capped at three on a first-come, first-served basis. The cap does not include medical cannabis combination businesses or lower-potency hemp edibles retailers.
- Prior to licensure from the OCM, interested applicants should make initial contact with the City to ensure compliance with zoning, building and fire codes. After receiving confirmation from the City, pre-approved applicants must submit their business location to the OCM for final licensure and ability to register with the City.
- Retail registration with the City is required prior to sales. In order to begin retail sales, an applicant MUST have a license OR preliminary approval from OCM, complete the cannabis retail registration application, and receive approval from the City. Upon receipt of a registration application, City staff will review the application to confirm compliance with City ordinances and ensure the business is current on all property taxes and assessments, if applicable.
Cannabis business registration must be completed online through our online services portal.
Cannabis Business Registration Application
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailers
The OCM is will open licensing applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailers on October 1 though October 31. Any businesses desiring to apply for an LPHE-R license must register with OCM by August 31. Oakdale businesses with a current THC license may continue existing sales if registered with OCM. Any new businesses may not begin LPHE sales until obtaining a license AND registering with the City of Oakdale.
General Cannabis Information
The City has put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers related to cannabis regulations in Oakdale. For information on state legislation and regulations, please visit the Office of Cannabis Management webpage.
- What are adults age 21 and up allowed to possess?
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Under the new Minnesota legislation, adults age 21 and up may:
- Possess or transport up to two ounces of cannabis flower.
- Possess or transport up to eight grams of concentrate.
- Possess or transport up to 800 milligrams of THC edible product (including low-potency hemp-derived products).
- Possess up to two pounds of cannabis flower in a private residence.
- Grow up to eight plants, with no more than four being mature at any one time. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, secure location, not accessible or in open sight to the public.
- Use, possess or transport cannabis paraphernalia.
- Where is it illegal to smoke cannabis in Oakdale?
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Smoking cannabis or hemp products is prohibited in public places in Oakdale. A “public place” is defined as any indoor or outdoor area that is used or held out for use by the public whether owned or operated by public or private interests. This includes sidewalks, trails, parks, parking lots and any indoor space as prohibited by the Minnesota Clean Air Act. A violation of this ordinance is considered a petty misdemeanor.
- Where can cannabis be smoked in Oakdale?
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The City of Oakdale allows cannabis to be possessed, consumed and smoked:
- In a private residence including curtilage or yard.
- On private property unless the owner prohibits it.
- On the premises of an establishment or event licensed by the state to permit on-site consumption.
- Can any forms of cannabis be consumed in public?
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Low-potency hemp edibles, such as THC gummies, may still be possessed and consumed in public spaces.
- Can I purchase cannabis in Oakdale?
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The City has established a moratorium that prohibits the establishment and operation of cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025, unless it is repealed sooner by the City Council.
Currently-operating medical cannabis businesses are exempt from the moratorium. Sales of low-potency cannabinoids continue to be legal in Oakdale for eligible businesses with a City license.
Ordinances
The following ordinances/code chapters relate to cannabis regulation in the City of Oakdale.
- Chapter 9, Article 18 - Cannabis and Hemp Business Regulations
- Chapter 25, Article 2 - Rules of Construction and Definitions
- Chapter 25, Article 12 - Uses Permitted in the C-1 District
- Chapter 25, Article 13 - Uses in the C-2 District
- Chapter 25, Article 14 - Uses in the Industrial-Office District
- Chapter 25, Article 15 - Uses in the General Industrial District
- Chapter 13, Article 8 - Offenses - Miscellaneous - Smoking of Cannabis and Hemp in a Public Place
- Chapter 9, Article 17 - Licenses and Business Regulations - Tetrahydrocannibinol (THC) Product Sales