North Dakota Cannabis Laws

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Medical OnlyUpdated December 6, 2025

North Dakota voters approved medical cannabis in 2016. 2024 recreational ballot measure failed.

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Key Statistics

Medical Only
Legal Status
3 oz per 30 days
Possession Limit

Quick Facts

Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Legal

Medical Cannabis Program

Possession Limit

3 oz per 30 days

Home Cultivation

Not permitted

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, PTSD, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, terminal illness, chronic pain, and others

How to Apply

Get certification from healthcare provider, register with North Dakota Medical Marijuana Division

Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.

Penalties & Enforcement

Under 1/2 oz: Infraction, $1,000 fine. Over 1/2 oz: Misdemeanor or felony

Federal vs. North Dakota Law

Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.

Federal Law

Illegal (Schedule I)

All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited

North Dakota Law

Medical Legal

Registered patients can access medical cannabis

What this means: While North Dakota has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

North Dakota Cannabis Law FAQ

Yes, North Dakota voters approved medical marijuana in 2016.

Official Resources

For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:

North Dakota Official Cannabis Website

Sources

North Dakota (ND)

Quick Reference Card

Medical Only
Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Legal

Possession Limit

3 oz per 30 days

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