Is cannabis legal in North Dakota?

Q: Is cannabis legal in North Dakota?

Cannabis in North Dakota is legal only under specific conditions. North Dakota has allowed medical cannabis only since 2016, and recreational use is illegal. Adult-use legalization was rejected by voters in November 2024.

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Conditional: North Dakota has allowed medical cannabis only since 2016, and recreational use is illegal.

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North Dakota has allowed medical cannabis only since 2016, and recreational use is illegal. Adult-use legalization was rejected by voters in November 2024.

Source: hhs.nd.gov → · Updated July 13, 2026

North Dakota Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in North Dakota →Conditional
North Dakota has allowed medical cannabis only since 2016, and recreational use is illegal.
Possession Limits in North Dakota →Conditional
Recreational possession is illegal in North Dakota, but under 14 grams (0.5 ounce) by adults 21 and older is decriminalized — a fine of up to $1,000 and no jail.
Home Cultivation in North Dakota →Conditional
Home cultivation is generally prohibited in North Dakota, but a registered patient living more than 40 miles from the nearest dispensary may grow up to 8 plants in an enclosed locked facility.
Public Use in North Dakota →Conditional
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in North Dakota, and medical use is limited to private settings.
Buying Cannabis in North Dakota →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.

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