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North Carolina Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Restricted: Illegal for recreational and medical use; no comprehensive medical program.

RestrictedVerified Jul 13, 2026

Illegal for recreational and medical use; no comprehensive medical program. Only hemp products under 0.3% THC (e.g., CBD) are legal. An advisory council recommended THC legalization in April 2026, but no law has passed.

Official source: ncleg.gov →

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