Cannabis Laws in North Dakota
Is weed legal in North Dakota? Medical only — cannabis is legal for registered medical patients, but not for general adult use.
North Dakota allows medical cannabis for registered patients with qualifying conditions, who may possess up to 3 oz from licensed dispensaries. Home cultivation is not permitted, and adult-use legalization measures have failed at the ballot in 2018, 2022, and 2024.
Federally, cannabis is still a controlled substance nationwide — but that status is in flux. See where rescheduling stands →
Regulated by North Dakota HHS, Division of Medical Marijuana.
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Medical cannabis legal — other states
Last reviewed 2026-06-19. This is general information for adults 21+, not legal advice — cannabis laws change frequently. Confirm current rules with North Dakota HHS, Division of Medical Marijuana before acting.