North Carolina Cannabis
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
Possession limits, consumption rules, transport across state lines. 1 state-level rule for North Carolina, each linked to its official government source.
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North Carolina - Decriminalized
North Carolina has no medical or recreational program. Under 0.5 oz decriminalized to Class 3 misdemeanor - max $200 fine, no jail possible.
North Carolina has no medical or recreational cannabis program. PARTIALLY DECRIMINALIZED: Possession under 0.5 oz is Class 3 misdemeanor - max $200 fine, no jail. 0.5-1.5 oz is Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 120 days). Over 1.5 oz is felony. Paraphernalia is separate misdemeanor. Hemp CBD (<0.3% THC) is legal. N.C.G.S. §90-95.
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