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North Carolinians Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including Majorities Of Republicans And Democrats, Poll Shows
A recent poll shows that a majority of North Carolinians, including both Republicans and Democrats, support legalizing marijuana.
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North Carolinians Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including Majorities Of Republicans And Democrats, Poll Shows
NC Advisory Council on Cannabis October Meetings
The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis has scheduled multiple subcommittee meetings for October 2026. These virtual sessions will focus on public safety, revenue, and legal frameworks for a potential adult-use market.
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NC Advisory Council on Cannabis October Meetings
NC Cannabis Council Considers Public Consumption Policy
The North Carolina cannabis council is considering a public consumption policy for THC products. This discussion aims to address the growing presence of hemp-derived consumables and potential future legalization frameworks.
NC Newsline
NC Cannabis Council Considers Public Consumption Policy
NC Advisory Council on Cannabis Regulatory Meeting
The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis held a Regulatory Subcommittee meeting on September 18, 2026. The council continues to discuss regulatory frameworks and recommendations for the state's cannabis and hemp markets.
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NC Advisory Council on Cannabis Regulatory Meeting
North Carolina HB 328 Hemp Law Update
North Carolina lawmakers are considering House Bill 328, which would impose stricter regulations on the state's permissive hemp market. The Senate adopted the conference report in July 2026, but the House delayed its vote until returning from summer recess in August. The bill aims to align state standards with federal rules.
Vicente LLP
North Carolina HB 328 Hemp Law Update
NC Senate Votes to Ban Most Intoxicating Hemp Products
North Carolina senators voted to ban most intoxicating hemp products currently sold in the state. The legislation aims to restrict access to these cannabis derivatives before lawmakers head home for a monthlong break.
News From The States
NC Senate Votes to Ban Most Intoxicating Hemp Products
NC Senate Passes THC Crackdown, House Delays Vote
The North Carolina Senate passed legislation to prohibit intoxicating hemp-derived products for individuals under 21 and establish a regulatory framework. However, the House delayed a vote on the compromise bill before their monthlong break, exposing a split among Republican leaders.
WRAL
NC Senate Passes THC Crackdown, House Delays Vote
NC Senate Democrats Propose Legalizing Cannabis
A new bill proposed by North Carolina Senate Democrats seeks to put constitutional amendments on the ballot. If passed, it would allow voters to decide on legalizing both recreational and medical cannabis.
NC Newsline
NC Senate Democrats Propose Legalizing Cannabis
NC Bill Puts Cannabis Decriminalization Up for Public Vote
A bill introduced in the North Carolina Senate aims to put two constitutional amendments regarding cannabis on the ballot. The amendments would allow voters to decide on legalizing limited amounts of cannabis for both personal and medical use.
FOX Carolina
NC Bill Puts Cannabis Decriminalization Up for Public Vote
Potential Push for Cannabis Regulation and Legalization
The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis is working on recommendations for cannabis regulation. Final recommendations are expected to be delivered to the governor by the end of 2026.
Spectrum Local News
Potential Push for Cannabis Regulation and Legalization
Senate Bill 1072 Proposes Cannabis Decriminalization
A new Senate bill introduced in May 2026 aims to put cannabis decriminalization and medical use on the November ballot. If passed by lawmakers and approved by voters, it would allow limited personal and medical use for qualifying conditions. The proposal follows a state council report estimating $3 billion in illegal sales.
WLOS
Senate Bill 1072 Proposes Cannabis Decriminalization
Senate Bill 1072: Constitutional Amendments for Cannabis
Senate Bill 1072 was filed in the North Carolina General Assembly in May 2026. The legislation proposes constitutional amendments to address cannabis legalization and regulation in the state.
North Carolina General Assembly
Senate Bill 1072: Constitutional Amendments for Cannabis
NC Cannabis Law 2026: Hemp, Marijuana & Legal Risks
A comprehensive review of North Carolina's cannabis laws highlights the ongoing illegality of marijuana and the complex legal landscape for hemp. The state's Advisory Council on Cannabis released an interim report in April 2026 recommending regulation over prohibition. Without legislative action, state and federal laws may conflict by late 2026.
Kaufman & Canoles
NC Cannabis Law 2026: Hemp, Marijuana & Legal Risks
Advisory Council on Cannabis Releases Interim Report
The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis published its interim report in April 2026. The report emphasizes the urgent need for state-level regulations to address the unregulated cannabis market. A final report with detailed recommendations is expected in December 2026.
NC DHHS
Advisory Council on Cannabis Releases Interim Report
Federal Ban Threatens NC Hemp THC Products
In November 2025, North Carolina hemp consumers and businesses faced uncertainty due to a federal spending plan that effectively bans most hemp-derived THC products. The legislation limits hemp products to no more than 0.4 milligrams of THC, threatening access for patients who rely on them. Local advocates and attorneys general have urged Congress to reconsider the restrictions.
WRAL
Federal Ban Threatens NC Hemp THC Products
MPP Update: NC Cannabis Policy in the 2025-26 Session
The Marijuana Policy Project highlights ongoing efforts to pass medical cannabis legislation in North Carolina. Despite overwhelming public support, comprehensive reform remains stalled, making constituent advocacy crucial during the 2026 legislative session.
Marijuana Policy Project
MPP Update: NC Cannabis Policy in the 2025-26 Session
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