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North Carolina cannabis laws

North Carolina

Illegal
Legal Status
Illegal
Possession Limit
None — possession up to ½ oz is a decriminalized civil infraction
Minimum Age
21+
Dispensaries
None

What's Legal

Possession of up to ½ oz carries only a $200 fine; over ½ oz is a criminal misdemeanor or felony.

Possession Limits

None — possession up to ½ oz is a decriminalized civil infraction

Home Growing

Not permitted

Penalties

Up to ½ oz: $200 civil fine; ½–1.5 oz: Class 1 misdemeanor; over 1.5 oz: felony charges.

Official Resource

For the most up-to-date rules and licensing information, visit the official state agency.

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