Frequently Asked Questions

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. 

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.

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.

Low-potency hemp edibles, such as THC gummies, may still be possessed and consumed in public spaces.

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a moratorium that prohibits the establishment and operation of cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025, unless it is repealed sooner by the City Council.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.