North Dakota voters approved medical cannabis in 2016 (Measure 5). The program is operational with dispensaries across the state. Recreational legalization has been rejected at the ballot.
Not legal
Active
Not permitted
Limited
Medical Patients
3 oz
per 30 days
Home Cultivation Not Permitted
Card Cost
$50/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
10+
Limited protections for registered patients.
Some protections for registered patients, but employers may enforce drug-free workplace policies.
DUI laws apply. Any impairment from cannabis while driving is illegal.
2022: Recreational legalization measure failed at ballot
2024: Program expanded to additional qualifying conditions
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.