Learn about the current state of cannabis legislation in North Carolina as well as the impact of medical and recreational marijuana legalization on the state’s economy and crime rate.

Nov 4, 2025 · Is any weed legal in North Carolina? No. Currently, North Carolina is one of 26 states that has not legalized marijuana for recreational use and one of 11 states that has not legalized cannabis …

4 days ago · See where marijuana is legal in 2025. Interactive map shows state-by-state weed laws, medical and recreational use, and answers “can I smoke weed in…?”

Jul 12, 2025 · While 24 states have adopted laws allowing adults to purchase and consume cannabis for non-medical use, North Carolina continues to prohibit it.

Jan 14, 2026 · Not much has changed for cannabis law at the state level since my last post on the topic. I noted there that several defendants were seeking review before the North Carolina Supreme Court …

Dec 17, 2025 · Under North Carolina law, any cannabis with more than 0.3 % Delta-9 THC remains illegal for recreational or medical use. That includes traditional marijuana products and homemade …

Jan 28, 2026 · North Carolina maintains a strict stance on marijuana while allowing a limited hemp market under state and federal rules. Recreational cannabis remains illegal, medical marijuana is …

Dec 18, 2024 · While most other American states have either legalized medical marijuana use or are moving in that direction, almost all forms of marijuana (or cannabis) use remain illegal in North Carolina.

Is weed legal in North Carolina? Explore state laws, penalties, Cherokee tribal legalization, medical access, and future cannabis law updates in NC.

In North Carolina, the legal landscape surrounding marijuana is nuanced, but at this time, marijuana is still illegal. This means that possessing, selling, or cultivating cannabis for recreational use is …