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North Dakota Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Conditional: Recreational possession is illegal in North Dakota, but under 14 grams (0.5 ounce) by adults 21 and older is decriminalized — a fine of up to $1,000 and no jail.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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Recreational possession is illegal in North Dakota, but under 14 grams (0.5 ounce) by adults 21 and older is decriminalized — a fine of up to $1,000 and no jail. Registered patients may possess up to 3 ounces of dried flower.

Official source: ndlegis.gov →

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Cannabis Possession Limits in states bordering North Dakota

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

MinnesotaPermitted
In Minnesota, adults 21 and older may possess in public up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and edibles containing up to 800 milligrams of THC, and up to 2 pounds of flower at a private residence.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaPermitted
In Montana, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce, of which no more than 8 grams may be concentrate and no more than 800 milligrams of THC may be in edibles.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mtrevenue.gov · Full Montana rule →
South DakotaConditional
In South Dakota, recreational possession by anyone who is not a registered patient is illegal and a misdemeanor. Registered patients may possess up to 3 ounces, plus allowable products per dosage.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: doh.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

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