STATE LAW GUIDE
North Dakota
Medical Only
North Dakota maintains a restricted medical cannabis framework under the Division of Cannabis Regulation while adult-use remains strictly illegal.
Possession
Registered patients can hold up to 3 ounces of dried flower during a 30-day period.
PATIENT
The Job
State law does not require employers to accommodate medical marijuana use within the workplace.
EMPLOYMENT
At Home
Consumption is only permitted on private property; use in public or in a vehicle is a misdemeanor.
USAGE
Traffic
Operating a vehicle while under the influence of THC carries severe criminal penalties in ND.
DRIVING
Transport
Transporting cannabis across state borders violates federal law, regardless of card status.
BORDERS
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Registry and Compliance
The ND Department of Health and Human Services oversees the medical marijuana registry. Patients and designated caregivers must adhere to strict identification requirements and purchasing limits to avoid legal complications or the revocation of their state-issued cards.
State Legislative Updates
Legislative sessions in Bismarck frequently review the Compassionate Care Act. Recent discussions have focused on expanding the list of qualifying medical conditions and adjusting the total monthly THC concentration limits permitted for pediatric and adult registered patients.
Forbidden
Home Growing
North Dakota law does not allow for home cultivation; all medical products must be bought from state vendors.
No Rec.
Reciprocity Rules
North Dakota does not recognize out-of-state medical cards. Only residents with ND cards may buy medicine.
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Last Verified: June 2026