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North Dakota Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Conditional: North Dakota has allowed medical cannabis only since 2016, and recreational use is illegal.

ConditionalVerified Jul 13, 2026
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North Dakota has allowed medical cannabis only since 2016, and recreational use is illegal. Adult-use legalization was rejected by voters in November 2024.

Official source: hhs.nd.gov →

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Cannabis Legal Status in states bordering North Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • MinnesotaPermitted

    Recreational cannabis is legal in Minnesota for adults 21 and older (effective August 1, 2023), and licensed adult-use retail launched September 16, 2025. It is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management.

    Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →

  • MontanaPermitted

    Recreational cannabis is legal in Montana for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Initiative 190, 2020; sales began January 2022).

    Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: revenue.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →

  • South DakotaConditional

    South Dakota allows medical cannabis only (Initiated Measure 26, 2020). There is no recreational adult-use program, and recreational possession and use remain illegal. Qualified patients need a registry ID card.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: doh.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

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