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North Dakota Buying Cannabis (2026)

Conditional: North Dakota has no recreational cannabis market — only registered patients may buy, and only from licensed dispensaries, up to 2.5 ounces of dried flower per 30-day period.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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Official source: hhs.nd.gov →

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Buying Cannabis in states bordering North Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MinnesotaPermitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Minnesota from licensed retailers, and the single-transaction limit is the same as the public possession limit. A 15% cannabis tax applies.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaPermitted
In Montana you may buy cannabis only from licensed dispensaries in "green" counties, meaning the counties that approved I-190; "red" counties prohibit adult-use sales. ID is required, and a 20% tax applies.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revenue.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →
South DakotaConditional
South Dakota has no recreational or retail cannabis market — patients may buy only at licensed medical dispensaries, subject to the 3-ounce cap.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: doh.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

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