North Dakota Allowed Product Forms (May 2026)

Dried leaves and flower (added 2021 HB 1417), pre-rolls, tinctures and oral cannabinoid solutions, capsules, vape cartridges and concentrates (1 g per container max per SB 2293), topicals (creams, balms, transdermal patches), cannabinoid edible lozenges only (HB 1203 effective August 1, 2025; 5 mg per serving / 50 mg per package, geometric square shape). PROHIBITED: gummies, baked goods, beverages, chocolates. Pediatric (Zero/Minor) patients limited to ≤6% THC concentration.

Legal Disclaimer: This information reflects North Dakota cannabis law as of May 2026 and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Laws and regulations change — always verify current rules with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDDHHS) Division of Medical Marijuana or a qualified attorney. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.

Last verified: May 2026

Allowable Product Forms

Dried leaves and flower (added 2021 HB 1417). 62% of FY2024 dispensary sales by dollar value.
Pre-rolls.
Tinctures and oral cannabinoid solutions.
Capsules.
Vape cartridges and concentrates (1 g max per container per SB 2293).
Topicals (creams, balms, transdermal patches).
Cannabinoid edible lozenges only (HB 1203, effective August 1, 2025): hard/soft lozenges in geometric square shape, 5 mg THC per serving, 50 mg total per package.

Prohibited Edible Forms

Other edible categories remain prohibited: gummies, baked goods (cookies, brownies), beverages, chocolates. The HB 1203 lozenge-only restriction was a compromise that enabled passage with bipartisan support including some Republican legislators who opposed broader edible categories.

Packaging Requirements

Per N.D. Admin. Code 33-44-01: opaque, child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging; mandatory THC/CBD content; batch number; license number; warnings; no marketing to minors; no candy-resembling form. Edibles must be in opaque, child-resistant, resealable packaging with mandated warnings.

THC Potency Caps

Pediatric (Zero/Minor) patients: limited to products at ≤6% THC concentration.
Edibles: 5 mg THC per serving (HB 1203).
Adult patients: no flower potency cap.

Public Consumption Prohibited

Public consumption is prohibited under § 19-24.1-30, including by registered patients. Smoking or ingesting marijuana in public is charged as a Class B misdemeanor.