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North Dakota Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.
Cannabis laws in North Dakota follow North Dakota’s state law. City pages reflect the same jurisdiction-wide cannabis framework; local ordinances typically do not override it.
Recreational cannabis is illegal, but possession of small amounts (up to 14 grams) is decriminalized as a non-criminal infraction. Medical cannabis is available for qualifying patients. Possession outside these parameters carries legal risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (small amounts decriminalized)
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Small amounts decriminalized; legal for medical patients
- Buying/Selling: Legal for medical patients only
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
North Dakota voters legalized medical cannabis in 2016 via Measure 5, establishing a patient registry and dispensary system for qualifying conditions. Recreational cannabis remains illegal, though possession of small amounts (up to 0.5 ounces) was reduced to a non-criminal infraction in 2019, typically resulting in fines rather than jail time.