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Updated January 2020
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North Dakota voters recently approved a measure to legalize medical marijuana throughout the state. Marijuana use for personal reasons continues to be illegal in North Dakota, and the state is among the least forgiving states when it comes to marijuana possession. Learn more about North Dakota marijuana laws.<\/p>\n

Recreational Marijuana in North Dakota<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Is marijuana legal in North Dakota? No. In fact, North Dakota has little leniency for recreational marijuana users. Possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days of jail time and a $1,500 fine. Possession of more than 1 ounce to 500 grams is a felony, with the possibility of incarceration for up to 5 years and fines of $10,000. Possession of more than 500 grams is a felony, punishable by 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of $20,000.<\/p>\n

North Dakota marijuana law does have a conditional release provision in place, which allows those facing their first conviction to have their criminal record expunged after probation.<\/p>\n

Medical Marijuana in North Dakota<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After failing to pass a medical marijuana initiative in 2012, North Dakota voters approved Measure 5 with 63.7 percent support in November 2016 to permit the medical use of marijuana for defined conditions. Under the law, with a recommendation from a licensed physician, patients can legally possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana for medical purposes.<\/p>\n

The law allows for cannabis patches, tinctures, topicals, and capsules. Whole plant marijuana flower is permitted provided a doctor certifies a patient to use that form of cannabis. Edibles and concentrates are not permitted.<\/p>\n

Sales of medical marijuana are were slated to begin spring 2018<\/a>, but the law written by the Legislature made it difficult for the program to really get off the ground. In April 2019, Gov. Doug Burgum signed into law a series of bills<\/a> that increased the number of qualifying conditions, made it easier for doctors to certify patients for medical cannabis, allowed physician assistant to also certify patients, and upped the amount a manufacturing facility can grow to more than 1,000 plants.<\/p>\n

The law allows patients to grow marijuana for medicinal purposes if they\u2019re located more than forty miles from the nearest dispensary.<\/p>\n

Medical marijuana can be recommended for the following conditions:<\/p>\n