Under Minnesota Statute 342.22, cannabis businesses must register with their city, township or county before making retail sales.
Cities and townships can decide to have Dakota County issue registrations on their behalf.
Dakota County issues cannabis retail registrations for the following cities or townships:
- City of Miesville
- City of New Trier
- Castle Rock Township
- Douglas Township
- Eureka Township
- Greenvale Township
- Hampton Township
- Nininger Township
- Ravenna Township
- Vermillion Township
Must have valid license or license preapproval before registering
Before applying for registration, a cannabis retail business must have a valid license or license preapproval issued by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.
Please contact Public Services & Revenue at 651-438-4372 for more information.
Fees
Cannabis retail registrations are required for all adult-use and lower-potency retail businesses. Fees are payable by cash, check or credit card. See what type of license you need on the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management website.
| License Type | Initial | Renewal |
| Retailer | $500 | $1,000 |
| Lower-Potency Hemp Retailer | $125 | $125 |
| Medical Combination Retailer | $500 | $1,000 |
| Mezzobusiness Retailer | $500 | $1,000 |
| Microbusiness Retailer | $0 | $1,000 |
Required documents
Cannabis Retail Registration Application
License Applicant Information Form
Certificate of Compliance with Minnesota Worker's Compensation (first-time applicant)