North Carolina
North Carolina does not currently have a legal cannabis program for retail sales.
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Last Updated
Jan 5, 2026
No Legal Cannabis Program
North Carolina does not currently have a legal cannabis program for retail sales. Cannabis remains illegal for recreational and medical use under current state law.
Current Status
- No medical or recreational cannabis program
- State Advisory Council on Cannabis established 2025
- Compassionate Care Act and Justice Act filed but not advanced
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has legalized marijuana within its territory
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