North Dakota Hemp & THC Policy Snapshot

North Dakota — policy snapshot

One place to inspect this jurisdiction’s dated posture observation, cited sources, bills, court records, concrete enforcement, seed-to-sale system, derived action observations, market notes, and current reporting. It is an observation hub—not a substitute for current legal advice.

Recorded posture: Intoxicating products bannedProhibits hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids: THCA,d8/10,HHC,THCP/B not lawful at hemp retail, medical-program only. Hemp capped 0.3% total-THC dry weight; synthetic d9 excluded (HB1045 2021).
Analyst review: Jul 22, 2026
Confidence: High
Risk at review: low
Recorded trigger: Nov 12, 2026
Federal cap 11/12; ND already bans intoxicating hemp, rides federal date.
Change at review: None in 30d; restrictions established (HB1045 2021).
Clock at review: federal
Litigation note: No active litigation/injunction vs ND restrictions.
Sources: Sources: 1. cannabisbusinesstimes.com ↗ · 2. biotrack.com ↗ · 3. mpp.org ↗ · 4. cannabisregulations.ai ↗

Seed-to-sale system

all jurisdictions →

BioTrack · BioTrackTHC / Forian (now BT Government, Inc. - Metrc/BioTrack JV since Aug 2025)Contract: Active. Verification: Unknown.See the dated source links and neutral procurement observation.Sources: 1. cannabisbusinesstimes.com ↗ · 2. biotrack.com ↗ · 3. mpp.org ↗ · 4. cannabisregulations.ai ↗

Recent bills and rules

latest 10 of 19 · all →

BillAllowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.

NumberSB2294

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionMay 2, 2025

BillDefinitions of medical marijuana products.

NumberHB1203

AnalysisNeutral

Last actionApr 24, 2025

BillA concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying the regulatory framework and potential economic impact of tetrahydrocannabinol infused beverages.

NumberHCR3031

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionFeb 25, 2025

BillDefinitions, prohibited acts by licensees, schedule I controlled substances tetrahydrocannabinols, and bonding requirements for grain buyers; and to provide a penalty.

NumberSB2096

AnalysisNeutral

Last actionApr 26, 2023

BillThe scheduling of controlled substances; and to declare an emergency.

NumberSB2093

AnalysisNeutral

Last actionApr 17, 2023

BillDefinitions relating to medical marijuana products; and to provide a contingent effective date.

NumberHB1202

AnalysisNeutral

Last actionFeb 1, 2023

BillThe definition of cannabinoid edible products.

NumberHB1164

AnalysisNeutral

Last actionJan 31, 2023

BillThe medical marijuana program; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

NumberHB1213

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionMay 20, 2021

BillIndustrial hemp; and to declare an emergency.

NumberHB1045

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionApr 26, 2021

BillImposition of a gross receipts tax and an excise tax on usable marijuana and adult-use cannabis products; to provide a penalty; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a contingent effective date.

NumberHB1501

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionMar 25, 2021

Market observation

all jurisdictions →

Source record reports 8 retailers.
8 retailersObservation confidence: MediumRecord as of: Jul 13, 2026Sources: 1. mjbizdaily.com ↗ · 2. northdakotacannabis.org ↗ · 3. ballotpedia.org ↗

Latest North Dakota headlines

No recent headlines.