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North Carolina Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Restricted: Cannabis is illegal in North Carolina for both recreational and medical use, and there is no comprehensive medical program.

RestrictedVerified Jul 13, 2026

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Cannabis is illegal in North Carolina for both recreational and medical use, and there is no comprehensive medical program. Only hemp products under 0.3% THC, such as CBD, are legal. An advisory council recommended THC legalization in April 2026, but no law has passed.

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