Programs

Cannabis Retail Registration



Per Minnesota Statute 342.22, Horizon Public Health has been authorized by the Douglas, Grant and Pope County Boards to facilitate the registration of local cannabis retailers in their counties.


Important:

The maximum number of allowable cannabis retail businesses is outlined in each county’s ordinance. Registrations will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until that limit is reached (if the county has an established limit).


Information About Selling Cannabis Products in the County

Cannabis retailers are required to follow both state and local regulations. For state-level guidance, visit the Office of Cannabis Management. For county-specific rules, review each county’s ordinance:

The Douglas County Ordinance

The Grant County Ordinance

The Pope County Ordinance

Cannabis Business Licensing

Cannabis retailers must hold a state license and a local retail registration to operate.

Click here for information about cannabis business licensing through the state.


Applying for a Local Cannabis Retail Registration

To operate legally, cannabis retailers must obtain:
1. A valid state issued license from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and
2. A local registration issued by Horizon Public Health (if located in a city or township that delegated registration
authority to the county)


Obtaining a Local Cannabis Retail Registration

Douglas County

Douglas County Registration Form

Pay Here

Delegated Cities/Townships:

  • City of Brandon, City of Carlos, City of Garfield, City of Kensington, City of Millerville, City of Miltona, City of Nelson, Alexandria Township, Carlos Township, Evansville Township, Hudson Township, LaGrand Township, Leaf Valley Township, Osakis Township, and Urness Township

Not Delegated Cities/Townships:

  • City of Alexandria, City of Forada, and City of Osakis

Grant County

Grant County Registration Form

Pay Here

Delegated Cities/Townships:

All cities and townships in Grant County have delegated cannabis registration authority to Grant County. These cities/townships include:

  • City of Ashby, City of Barrett, City of Elbow Lake, City of Herman, City of Hoffman, City of Norcross, City of Wendell, Delaware Township, Elbow Lake Township, Elk Lake Township, Erdahl Township, Gorton Township Land Township, Lawrence Township, Lien Township, Logan Township, Macsville Township, Pelican Lake Township, North Ottawa Township, Pomme de Terre Township, Roseville Township, Sandford Township, and Stony Brook Township.


Pope County

Pope County Registration Form

Pay Here

Delegated Cities/Townships:

  • Barsness Township, Ben Wade Township, Blue Mounds Township, Chippewa Falls Township, City of Cyrus, City of Farwell, City of Glenwood, City of Starbuck, City of Westport, Gilchrist Township, Glenwood Township, Grove Lake Township, Minnewaska Township, New Prairie Township, Rolling Forks Township, and Westport Township.

Not Delegated Cities/Townships:

  • Bangor Township, Long Beach, City of Lowry, City of Sedan, City of Villard, Hoff Township, Lake Johanna Township, Langhei Township, Leven Township, Nora Township, Reno Township, Walden Township, and White Bear Lake Township.


Stevens and Traverse Counties

For cannabis business registration information in Stevens County and Traverse County, please contact the appropriate departments listed below.

Stevens County

🌐Visit the Stevens County Website

📞 Auditor/Treasurer – Registration: 320-208-6570

Traverse County

🌐 Visit the Traverse County Website

📞 Coordinator’s Office: 320-422-7778


Responsible Service Training

For training on ID checking and serving cannabis products responsibly, contact Jarrett Kujava, Health Educator, at jarrettk@horizonphmn.gov.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who needs a local cannabis retail registration?

Any cannabis retailer must obtain a local registration in addition to holding a valid state-issued license.

When does registration open?

Registration will open in Douglas, Grant and Pope Counties at 8:00 AM on Monday, September 22, 2025. Applications submitted before this time will not be accepted.

What does it mean if a city or township delegates cannabis retail registration to the county?

If a city or township delegates cannabis retail registration authority to the county, businesses within that jurisdiction must follow the county’s ordinance and registration process. This includes adhering to the county-established cap on the number of allowable cannabis retail businesses.

What does it mean if a city or township does not delegate cannabis retail registration to the county?

If a city or township chooses not to delegate cannabis retail registration authority to the county, they are not subject to the county’s business caps or registration process. Instead, they retain authority to establish and enforce their own ordinances, zoning requirements, and registrations for cannabis retail businesses within their jurisdiction.

Is there a limit to how many cannabis retail businesses can register?

Yes. Business registration caps are set by county ordinance:

  • Douglas County: Maximum of 4 cannabis retail businesses
  • Grant County: Maximum of 1 cannabis retail business
  • Pope County: No cap on the number of businesses
Do businesses in cities or townships that have not delegated to the county count toward the county cap?

Yes. All cannabis retail businesses located within the county, whether registered directly by a city/township or by the county, count toward the total cap outlined in the county ordinance.

How are applications processed?

Applications are processed in the order they are received, based on the official timestamp. If multiple applications arrive at the same time (for example, within the same mail delivery), a lottery will determine the order of processing.

What is required for a complete application?

Applications will not be considered complete until all the following are received:

  • Completed county application form
  • Required payment
  • Copy of valid state-issued cannabis license
What happens if registration slots are full?

If the county has reached the maximum number of cannabis retail businesses allowed under its ordinance, additional complete applications may not be immediately approved. Instead, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified of their status. Businesses on the waiting list may be considered if a registration spot becomes available.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

Zoning or land use questions:


Cannabis business registration process questions:

Please contact Jarrett Kujava


Application submission or payment questions:

Please contact Whitney Lund

Contact Information

Please contact Jarrett at Horizon Public Health for more information. 320.208.2234, jarrettk@horizonphmn.gov.

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