The MDA Retail Food Program partners with various agencies including the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, and others when necessary. Some food facilities are inspected by multiple inspection programs within the MDA such as the Manufactured Food Inspection Program, the Meat Inspection Program or the Dairy Inspection Program.
Minnesota Department of Health
Retail food establishments are licensed by different regulatory authorities in Minnesota based on the type and predominance of business. Predominance of business means that a majority (51 percent or more) of the gross annual food sales comes from that type of food or activity. If you want a license for an operation that is primary food service, such as a restaurant, you will need to obtain a license from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Go to the MDH Licensing Jurisdiction page for more information.
Delegated Agencies
The MDA Retail Food Program delegates its authority to license and inspect regulated retail food establishments to seven agencies within the state. This means that within these jurisdictions, the local agency is responsible for licensing, plan review, enforcement of the Minnesota Food Code, and other applicable regulations as it relates to retail food sales.
| Agency | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bloomington | Environmental Health Division City of Bloomington 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 |
952-563-8934 |
| City of Brooklyn Park | Code of Enforcement and Public Health Division 5200 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 |
763-493-8070 |
| Hennepin County (except the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and St. Louis Park |
Epidemiology and Environmental Health 1011 South First Street Suite 215 Hopkins, MN 55343 |
612-543-5200 |
| City of Minneapolis | Minneapolis Environmental Health Public Service Center 250 South Fourth Street Room 414 Minneapolis, MN 55414 |
612-673-3000 |
| City of Minnetonka | City of Minnetonka Health Division 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 |
952-939-8200 |
| Ramsey County (except the cities of Maplewood, New Brighton, and City of St. Paul) |
Environmental Health Section St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health 2785 White Bear Avenue, Suite 350 Maplewood, MN 55109 |
651-266-1199 |
| City of Saint Cloud | Health Inspections Department 400 Second Street South St. Cloud, MN 56301 |
320-255-7214 |
The MDA Retail Food Program partners with various agencies including the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, and others when necessary. Some food facilities are inspected by multiple inspection programs within the MDA such as the Manufactured Food Inspection Program, the Meat Inspection Program or the Dairy Inspection Program.
Minnesota Department of Health
Retail food establishments are licensed by different regulatory authorities in Minnesota based on the type and predominance of business. Predominance of business means that a majority (51 percent or more) of the gross annual food sales comes from that type of food or activity. If you want a license for an operation that is primary food service, such as a restaurant, you will need to obtain a license from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Go to the MDH Licensing Jurisdiction page for more information.
Delegated Agencies
The MDA Retail Food Program delegates its authority to license and inspect regulated retail food establishments to seven agencies within the state. This means that within these jurisdictions, the local agency is responsible for licensing, plan review, enforcement of the Minnesota Food Code, and other applicable regulations as it relates to retail food sales.
| Agency | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bloomington | Environmental Health Division City of Bloomington 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 |
952-563-8934 |
| City of Brooklyn Park | Code of Enforcement and Public Health Division 5200 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 |
763-493-8070 |
| Hennepin County (except the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and St. Louis Park |
Epidemiology and Environmental Health 1011 South First Street Suite 215 Hopkins, MN 55343 |
612-543-5200 |
| City of Minneapolis | Minneapolis Environmental Health Public Service Center 250 South Fourth Street Room 414 Minneapolis, MN 55414 |
612-673-3000 |
| City of Minnetonka | City of Minnetonka Health Division 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 |
952-939-8200 |
| Ramsey County (except the cities of Maplewood, New Brighton, and City of St. Paul) |
Environmental Health Section St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health 2785 White Bear Avenue, Suite 350 Maplewood, MN 55109 |
651-266-1199 |
| City of Saint Cloud | Health Inspections Department 400 Second Street South St. Cloud, MN 56301 |
320-255-7214 |
Hemp, also known as industrial hemp, is the plant species Cannabis staiva L that is bred to have a low concentration (less than 0.3% by dry weight) of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of the cannabis plant. Hemp is not a "relative" of marijuana. Rather, the terms "hemp" and "marijuana" are legal definitions for the same genus and species of plants. The only difference between the two is the concentration of THC in the plant.
Hemp, also known as industrial hemp, is the plant species Cannabis staiva L that is bred to have a low concentration (less than 0.3% by dry weight) of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of the cannabis plant. Hemp is not a "relative" of marijuana. Rather, the terms "hemp" and "marijuana" are legal definitions for the same genus and species of plants. The only difference between the two is the concentration of THC in the plant.
Many products can come from the hemp plant. Hemp seeds can be harvested from the plant, pressed into hemp seed oil, or ground into hemp seed protein powder. Fiber can be made from the hemp stalk, which can be used in materials like textiles, clothing, or insulation. Additionally, a variety of plant extracts can come from the flower of the hemp plant, including cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) and a variety of terpenes (aromatic compounds).
Many products can come from the hemp plant. Hemp seeds can be harvested from the plant, pressed into hemp seed oil, or ground into hemp seed protein powder. Fiber can be made from the hemp stalk, which can be used in materials like textiles, clothing, or insulation. Additionally, a variety of plant extracts can come from the flower of the hemp plant, including cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) and a variety of terpenes (aromatic compounds).
Yes, growing and transporting hemp is legal in Minnesota. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that adding certain hemp extracts to foods, including CBD, is prohibited. The 2018 Federal Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, separating it from marijuana. Hemp is now a recognized agricultural crop across the United States, which allows for the interstate transport of the seed, plants, and processed hemp products.
Yes, growing and transporting hemp is legal in Minnesota. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that adding certain hemp extracts to foods, including CBD, is prohibited. The 2018 Federal Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, separating it from marijuana. Hemp is now a recognized agricultural crop across the United States, which allows for the interstate transport of the seed, plants, and processed hemp products.
Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is a cannabinoid and the main psychoactive component of cannabis plants - the compound from the plant that causes a "high". Cannabis containing psychoactive levels of THC is commonly called marijuana. THC is a controlled substance and cannot exist in the plant or any hemp product above 0.03% on a dry weight basis in Minnesota. THC is illegal in Minnesota, except for approved medical use. Medical marijuana or medical cannabis is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). More information can be found on the MDH Medical Cannabis website.
Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is a cannabinoid and the main psychoactive component of cannabis plants - the compound from the plant that causes a "high". Cannabis containing psychoactive levels of THC is commonly called marijuana. THC is a controlled substance and cannot exist in the plant or any hemp product above 0.03% on a dry weight basis in Minnesota. THC is illegal in Minnesota, except for approved medical use. Medical marijuana or medical cannabis is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). More information can be found on the MDH Medical Cannabis website.
