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Medical use:CBD Only
Recreational:No

North Carolina, like Nebraska, has decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, reducing sentences from felony offenses to misdemeanors with heavy fines. Possession of less than 1.5 ounces is considered a misdemeanor, while possession of between 1.5 ounces and 10 pounds, or any amount of marijuana resin extract, constitutes a felony. Additionally, possession with intent to sell and/or deliver is also considered a felony offense. Right now, cannabis is completely illegal in North Carolina, but the state is very pro-hemp. You won’t find anything cannabis, but hemp dispensaries carrying full-strength products (including smokable flower) per Farm Bill regulations, are plentiful.

For medical use Only CBD oil with specific conditions (less than 0.9% THC and at least 5% CBD) is allowed for specific conditions.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024.

Source: States and territories legislation, NBC reports, NCSLMap data: Tlegrams/NPR Created with Datawrapper

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, hemp products containing less than 0.3% THC are legal under federal law and widely sold in North Carolina, but they must comply with Farm Bill regulations.

Hemp dispensaries must comply with federal Farm Bill guidelines, including third-party lab testing, proper labeling, and ensuring products contain less than 0.3% THC.

Intent is determined based on evidence such as packaging, quantity, scales, or other items suggesting distribution rather than personal use.

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