Under Minnesota Statute 342.22, cannabis businesses must register with their city, township or county before making retail sales.
Dakota County issues cannabis retail registrations according to 
County Ordinance 133 Regulating the Registration and Sale of Cannabis Products.
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 Coates
- City of Hampton
- City of Miesville
- City of New Trier
- Castle Rock Township
- Douglas Township
- Eureka Township
- Greenvale Township
- Hampton Township
- Nininger Township
- Randolph Township
- Ravenna Township
- Sciota Township
- Vermillion Township
- Waterford Township
Must have valid license or license preapproval before registering
Before registering, 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 |
Fees can be paid with cash, check payable to Dakota County, or credit card over the phone.
Term: One year from the date it was issued.
How to apply
- Print theCannabis Retail Registration Application and fill it out
- Print and fill out the:
- Gather the following application materials:
- Completed license application
- Completed license applicant information form
- Completed certificate of compliance with Minnesota Worker's Compensation form
- Copy of a valid state license or written notice of Office of Cannabis Management preliminary license approval
- Certificate of Insurance
- License fee
- Mail the application materials to:
Dakota County Public Services & Revenue
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
- The license certificate will be mailed to the applicant.