09/26/2025
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04/24/2025
🍬 The new law defines these products as "soft or hard lozenges in a geometric square shape into which a cannabinoid concentrate or the dried leaves or flowers of the plant of the genus cannabis is incorporated."
ND Gov Signs Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Edibles
"Soft or hard lozenges in a geometric square shape"
04/10/2025
❌ The measure, which had previously been approved in the House by a vote of 76 to 17, amended penalties involving the possession of up to one-half ounce of cannabis to a civil fine of no more than $150.
ND Senate Rejects Bill Reduce Ma*****na Possession Penalties
32 Republicans and 1 Democrat voted against HB 1596
03/14/2025
🍬 The Senate version limits edible products to no more than 5 mg per serving, while the House version imposes a 10 mg limit.
ND Lawmakers Advance Competing Medical Cannabis Edibles Bills
Senate version limits doses to 5 mg THC
03/05/2025
🌿 TAKE ACTION: HB 1596, which decriminalizes the possession of up to one half ounce of cannabis, was approved by the House by a vote of 76-17. The measure will now be considered by the Senate. Urge your senator to support the bill now with just a few quick clicks!
North Dakota: Reduce Ma*****na Possession Penalties
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03/04/2025
🌿 House Bill 1596 reduces penalties involving the possession of up to one-half ounce of cannabis to a noncriminal infraction, punishable by a civil fine of no more than $150.
ND House Members Advance Measure Reducing Ma*****na Possession Penalties
Reduces penalties for up to ½ ounce to $150 civil fine
12/18/2024
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08/12/2024
🗳 If approved, adults 21+ will be permitted to purchase cannabis products from licensed retailers or cultivate up to three plants at home for their own personal use. Retail sales of cannabis products would begin no later than October 1, 2025.
North Dakota Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot
Measure would legalize use, personal cultivation, and retail sales for adults 21+
12/13/2023
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11/10/2023
🔴 “But proponents of ma*****na legalization face tougher challenges in statehouses.
‘Getting this work done legislatively is a much more difficult lift,’ said Paul Armentano, deputy director of the ma*****na advocacy group NORML. ‘Many legislators still treat this issue as if it’s a fringe issue rather than a bipartisan mainstream cause.’”
Ma*****na legalization faces tough odds in red states despite Ohio win
Concerns about the public health implications of ma*****na legalization remain potent as the battle to overhaul drug laws moves to red states.
09/18/2023
📆 In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills.
It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress
US House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills
03/20/2023
TAKE ACTION: Send a message now to Governor Burgum in support of Senate Bill 2068, which seeks to increase the maximum monthly purchasable amount of products containing THC by qualified patients.
North Dakota: Increase THC Purchase Amount for Medical Cannabis Patients
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