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North Dakota

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for North Dakota.

Medical Only
BioTrack
No Delivery
Regulatory Overview

North Dakota Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in North Dakota. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

North Dakota Department of Health

Visit Official Site

Seed-to-Sale System

North Dakota uses BioTrack for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

Market Type

Medical

North Dakota has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryNot Allowed
EcommerceNot Allowed
Key Details

What You Need to Know About North Dakota

1

Medical-only program since 2016

2

BioTrack for seed-to-sale tracking

3

Limited dispensary locations statewide

4

No delivery or ecommerce authorized

Official Sources

Regulatory Details

North Dakota Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in North Dakota.

Purchase Limits

Medical
Flower85g (3 oz)
Concentrates2,000mg THC
Edibles50mg THC per package (5mg per serving)
Period30-day period

Edibles legalized August 2025. Square-shaped lozenges only.

Tax Rates

State Sales5% state sales tax
Local TaxMunicipal taxes may apply

Home Cultivation

Not Allowed

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

Med. Card

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

Medical card now valid for 2 years. Telehealth permitted for first evaluation.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing
Potency
Pesticides
Heavy metals
Microbials
Mycotoxins
Residual solvents
Moisture content

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: No
Plain and opaque packaging
Tamper-evident
No marijuana imagery or slang
Activation time and dosage displayed

License Types

Manufacturing Facility

Cultivate, process, manufacture. Limited to 2 statewide.

Compassionate Care Dispensary

Dispense to registered patients. Limited to 8 statewide.

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for North Dakota

Licensing

Obtain license from ND DHHS

2 manufacturing, 8 dispensaries statewide

Sales

Verify patient medical marijuana card and ID

Enforce 30-day limits

85g flower or 2,000mg THC concentrate

Inventory

Test every batch for required contaminants

Reporting

Collect and remit 5% state sales tax

FAQ

North Dakota Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in North Dakota.

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