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North Dakota: Everything You Need to Know
North Dakota Laws
North Dakota’s medical marijuana program was established by voter-approved Measure 5 (North Dakota Compassionate Care Act) in 2016 and became operational in 2018. The program is regulated by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. Patients with qualifying medical conditions can receive certification from licensed healthcare providers and purchase medical cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries.
- Patients must be North Dakota residents.
- Non-residents with valid out-of-state medical marijuana cards can apply for 60-day temporary cards effective August 2025.
- Physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses can certify patients.
- Cannabis is available only through eight licensed dispensary locations statewide.
- Home cultivation of weed is strictly prohibited with no exceptions for patients or caregivers.
- Registered patients may designate up to five caregivers; caregivers may assist up to five patients each.
- Smoking cannabis requires special certification from physician; otherwise patients use non-combustible forms.
- Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal.
- Recreational cannabis is illegal.
North Dakota Reform Timeline
- 2017 – Program Regulations Established: Legislature passes Senate Bill 2344, establishing program regulations but prohibiting home cultivation. Legal protections extended to patients, caregivers, and dispensaries.
- 2018 – Program Becomes Operational: Licensed dispensaries and manufacturing facilities begin serving registered patients, making North Dakota’s medical marijuana program fully functional.
- 2019 – Partial Decriminalization: House Bill 1050 eliminates jail time for possessing up to 14 grams, making it a criminal infraction with fines up to $1,000.
- 2025 – Major Program Expansion: Edible cannabis products become available; medical cards valid for two years, telehealth allowed for initial certifications; nonresident 60-day temporary cards introduced
North Dakota Possession Limits
North Dakota establishes possession and purchase limits based on product type, with enhanced limits available for cancer patients.
- Standard patients may possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis at any time.
- Standard patients may purchase up to 2.5 ounces of dried flower per 30-day period.
- Cancer patients with enhanced authorization may purchase up to 6 ounces per 30-day period.
- Patients may purchase up to 6,000 mg of THC in concentrates or medical products per 30-day period.
- Edible products limited to 5 mg THC per serving, 50 mg per package, with 310 mg daily purchase limit.
- Minors (under 19) limited to pediatric medical marijuana and cannot use dried flower.
- Caregivers may possess the allowable amount for each registered patient they assist.
- Cannabis must be stored in original dispensary containers and kept in enclosed, locked facilities.
- Home cultivation is not allowed.
- North Dakota medical marijuana cards are valid for two years (effective August 2025, previously one year).
3 Simple Steps to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card
1
Schedule Your Online Appointment
Easily book your online appointment and share your medical history with a simple intake form.
2
Consultation With a Licensed Doctor
After consultation, head over to your patient portal and complete the application. Our team will walk you through the process to get approved.
3
Get Your North Dakota Medical Card
Once approved, you're ready to visit any licensed dispensary in North Dakota. Use your card for legal access to products tailored to your health needs.
Benefits of Having a North Dakota Medical Marijuana Card
Legal Protection
Enjoy legal protection under state laws for the purchase, possession, and use.
Access to Quality Products
Gain access to a wide range of high-quality, lab-tested medical products from licensed dispensaries.
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Medical Supervision
Use it under the supervision of healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Tax Benefits
In many states, medical cardholders benefit from reduced taxes on purchases.
FAQs
North Dakota recognizes over 25 qualifying conditions including cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, anxiety disorder, autism spectrum disorder, migraine, and any chronic condition causing cachexia, severe debilitating pain, intractable nausea, seizures, or severe muscle spasms.
Yes, starting August 2025, visitors with valid out-of-state medical marijuana cards can apply for a 60-day temporary North Dakota card. You must submit your out-of-state card and matching government ID from the same state.
As of August 1, 2025, North Dakota medical marijuana cards are valid for two years (previously one year).
Yes, as of August 2025, dispensaries sell square-shaped lozenges with maximum 5 mg THC per serving and 50 mg per package. Other edible forms like candy bars, gummies, or beverages are not allowed. A 310 mg daily purchase limit applies.
No, home cultivation of marijuana is completely illegal in North Dakota, even for registered medical patients. All cannabis must be purchased from the eight licensed dispensaries operated by two state-approved manufacturing facilities.
Yes, smoking cannabis requires a special certification from your healthcare provider. Without this certification, patients can only use non-combustible forms like oils, capsules, tinctures, topicals, and vaporizers.
Visit These North Dakota Hotspots When You Get Your Medical Marijuana Card
Fargo
This vibrant city offers the charming historic downtown along Broadway, the fascinating Fargo Air Museum showcasing vintage aircraft, and the Red River running through town with scenic walking paths. The area features local breweries, the Plains Art Museum, and that friendly Midwestern hospitality mixed with growing urban energy. It’s where prairie culture meets modern city life on the Red River.
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Bismarck
This capital city features the stunning Art Deco North Dakota State Capitol building, the beautiful Missouri River with excellent fishing and boating, and Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park nearby with reconstructed military and Native American sites. The area offers scenic river trails, local history museums, and prairie landscapes.
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