Is Weed Legal in North Carolina?
Comprehensive legal status information for Weed in North Carolina
Medical use legal in North Carolina
- Recreational
- illegal
- Medical
- legal
- Possession
- Legal with medical card
- Buying/Selling
- Legal in medical dispensaries with prescription
- Tourists
- Laws apply to all visitors
Detailed Information
Medical Cannabis
Patients with qualifying conditions can obtain a medical cannabis card.
Recreational Use
Recreational cannabis remains illegal in north carolina.
How to Qualify
Consult with a licensed physician about qualifying medical conditions.
Recent News
Latest updates from trusted news sources
Trump reclassifies marijuana. What does that mean for NC, the U.S.?
NEWSTrump reclassifies marijuana. What does that mean for NC, the U.S.? Iris SeatonAsheville Citizen TimesDec. 22, 2025, 7:30 a.m. ETAI-assisted summaryPresident Trump signed an executive order to rec...

Big Changes Coming in 2026 for NC "Hemp" "Cannabis" Products
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CBD, hemp, and other marijuana products may not be available in NC next year. Here’s why
Local CBD, hemp, and other marijuana products may not be available in NC next year. Here’s why WHQR | By Ben McNeely, NC Local Published December 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Emai...

North Carolina Lawmakers File Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana For Patients With Debilitating Conditions - Marijuana Moment
A new bill in the North Carolina House of Representatives would legalize medical marijuana for patients with a variety of specified conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s diseas...

How North Carolina got Legal-ish Weed without Legalizing It - Business North Carolina
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Policy History
Track the evolution of cannabis policies in North Carolina over time.
Medical use legal in North Carolina
Medical use legal in North Carolina
Medical use legal in North Carolina
Medical use legal in North Carolina
Medical use legal in North Carolina
Medical use legal in North Carolina
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