
North Carolina Law Center
Not Yet Legal
North Carolina at a glance
- Program
- No medical program
- Legal allotment
- No legal allotment — 0 g
- Qualifying conditions
- Not listed by the state
- Out-of-state cards
- Not accepted
The figures above are re-checked against North Carolina's official program sources every month.
Official ProgramNorth Carolina does not have a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Cannabis remains illegal for most uses except low-THC CBD products for intractable epilepsy. In 2025, Governor Stein created the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis to study policy options. Lawmakers continue to discuss medical cannabis legislation. The Medical Cannabis Coalition is working to bring safe access to North Carolina patients.
Laws of North Carolina
Every law and official source for North Carolina, each linked to the page that publishes it.
Official North Carolina cannabis law & rulesKey Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Is medical cannabis legal in North Carolina?
No. North Carolina has no comprehensive medical cannabis program; only low-THC CBD for intractable epilepsy is permitted.
Is a program coming soon?
An Advisory Council on Cannabis was created in 2025 to study policy. Contact your legislators to support reform.
North Carolina community board
North Carolina community board
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.
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.
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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