Cannabis Regulations in Blue Earth County, MN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Blue Earth County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Dispensary Zoning

Sec. 24-341 confines cannabis retail to the General Business and Highway Business districts of unincorporated Blue Earth County, while cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale, transportation and delivery are limited to Light and Heavy Industry. A state OCM license, a county registration, and a site inspection are all required before an interim use permit issues.

Blue Earth County Cannabis Business Zoning Rules

Significant Restrictions

Blue Earth County Code § 24-341(a), (c)

(a)Requirements for cannabis businesses. Cannabis businesses are required to be in compliance with the standards of the Blue Earth County Ordinances, Minnesota Statutes, and Minnesota Rules.1.Cannabis businesses within Blue Earth County's zoning authority require:a.An approved license issued by the OCM to a cannabis retail business.b.An approved registration issued by Blue Earth County to a sta...

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Buffer Zones

Sec. 24-341(b) bars a cannabis business from operating within 1,000 feet of a school and within 500 feet of a licensed daycare, residential treatment facility, park used by minors, church, residential dwelling, or another cannabis business, measured to the property line and confirmed by the planning agency.

Blue Earth County Cannabis Business Buffers

Significant Restrictions

Blue Earth County Code § 24-341(b)

(b)Minimum buffer requirements. Buffers shall be measured from the edge of the operational area of the cannabis business to the property line of the uses listed below, as confirmed by the planning agency.1.The operation of a cannabis business within 1,000 feet of a school is prohibited.2.The operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of a licensed daycare is prohibited.3.The operation of ...

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