Getting Your Medical Cannabis Card in Minnesota
Your complete guide to certification, registry enrollment, and renewal — written for Minnesota patients shopping with Sweetleaves.
Benefits
Having your medical cannabis certification opens the door to a variety of perks when you shop with us at Sweetleaves. Here are the top benefits you'll enjoy as a patient.
Pay Fewer Taxes
Enrolled patients skip the 15% state cannabis excise tax on qualifying medical products — and are entirely exempt from the standard 6.875% state and local sales taxes. Every visit.
Priority Service
Skip the line and enjoy priority service whenever you visit our dispensaries.
3-Year Enrollment
As of July 1, 2024, your MN Medical Cannabis enrollment is valid for three years.
Legal Travel Within the U.S.
TSA now permits medical patients to travel with their medication.
Free Pharmacist Consults
Free, one-on-one product consults with our pharmacists to find what fits you best.
Unlimited Possession
No more 90-day supply cap or possession limits for medical patients.
How to Get Certified
Minnesota's Department of Health oversees the Medical Cannabis program. You must have a qualifying medical condition to be eligible. There are two steps in the sign up process, Physician Certification and Registry Enrollment.
Are You a Veteran?
You can self-certify for free — no physician visit needed. Skip straight to the registry steps.
Physician Certification
Schedule a Consultation
Book an appointment with your primary care physician, or email us below for access to our NuggMD partnership discount. With NuggMD, you'll speak with a licensed cannabis doctor online from 8 AM - 10 PM, 7 days a week.
Complete the Certification
Your physician evaluates your eligibility for a qualifying medical condition and completes the necessary certification.
Pay the Certification Fee
Once certification is complete, you'll pay the associated fee directly with your provider. If you opted to work with Nugg, you'll get a discount code for your membership.
Registry Enrollment with the State
Wait for Your Approval Email
After certification, you'll receive a confirmation email with instructions to register in the Patient Portal.
Create Your Account
Follow the link in the email to create your account in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry.
Complete Enrollment
Finish the registry enrollment process and you're ready to shop at Sweetleaves.
Preparing for Your First Purchase
Before your first visit to Sweetleaves as a medical patient, here's what to do.
Log into your patient portal and complete the self-evaluation — it's required once per quarter.
Book a required consultation with a Sweetleaves pharmacist to register for medication dispensation.
Select the medical menu
When browsing products, make sure you've selected the medical menu to see patient pricing.
Place your order
Browse the medical menu on our website and place your order.
Gather your documents
Bring your government-issued ID and your digital Medical Card to the store.
Bring payment
We accept cash or debit card for all purchases.
Earn points on every purchase and unlock exclusive perks and savings.
Why Renew Your Certification in Minnesota?
As a valued member of the Sweetleaves family, we want your experience to stay seamless when you renew. Renewing keeps all of these perks rolling — don't let them lapse, or you won't be able to pick up medical cannabis.
Pay Fewer Taxes
Continuing your patient status means you still skip the 15% state cannabis excise tax and remain fully exempt from the standard 6.875% state and local sales taxes.
3-Year Enrollment
Your renewed MN Medical Cannabis enrollment is good for three more years.
Free Pharmacist Consults
Keep getting one-on-one product consults to find what works best.
Unlimited Possession
No 90-day supply cap or possession limits as long as you stay enrolled.
How to Renew
Patients must re-enroll every three years. The state sends reminders 60 and 30 days before your enrollment expires — follow these steps to stay covered.
Are You a Veteran?
You can self-certify for free — no physician visit needed. Skip straight to step 3.
Schedule a recertification appointment
Book with your primary care physician or another qualified healthcare provider.
Pay the recertification fee
Complete payment with your provider after the appointment.
Open the email from the Registry
After your certification appointment, watch for the renewal email from the state.
Use the link in the email to log into the registry and finish your re-enrollment.
Having your Minnesota medical cannabis certification unlocks tax savings, priority service, unlimited possession, and free pharmacist consults — every visit, for three years. We've put together this guide to help you get certified and stay enrolled.
