Why it matters: Minnesota has set a home limit of 32 ounces (2 pounds) for cannabis, which is higher than any other state with adult-use legalization. However, the state also has a four-plant limit for growing at home, which industry insiders say can yield more than the possession limit.
What they are saying: Lawmakers say they set high limits to simplify the program, allowing for the same limit to grow and possess cannabis. Industry insiders and local business owners argue that the possession limit is not enough for the four-plant home grow limit.
The big picture: Minnesota has legalized adult-use cannabis and set a new and higher possession limit for personal amounts at home, but questions remain about the efficacy of the home grow limit.
What to watch: The possession limit and the four-plant home grow limit will be in focus as Minnesota implements its adult-use cannabis legislation in August.
My take: It will be interesting to see how Minnesota’s higher possession limit impacts the illicit market and whether the state will need to review its four-plant home grow limit. States with adult-use legalization will be watching closely to see whether Minnesota’s high limit has a positive or negative impact on its cannabis industry.
