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North Dakota Marijuana Laws
North Dakota marijuana law penalties are relatively light on users and heavy on sellers. The state routinely makes around 1,000 arrests per year for marijuana-related charges, according to the Department of Justice. North Dakota also produces only about 2,200 pounds of marijuana yearly for a street value of no more that $15 million, which are among the lowest totals in the nation, per the DEA. For the past ten (10) years, North Dakota has also had an active legal hemp industry.
Medical Marijuana Users
North Dakota has no medical marijuana laws.
Non-Medical Users:
All users in North Dakota are considered non-medical users, or illicit recreational drug users in violation of the state criminal law code. The laws regarding possession and sale are quite basic in their terms compared to most other states.
Penalties for Marijuana Use in North Dakota:
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Possession of less than ½ ounce |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include up to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine |
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Possession of less than ½ ounce while operating a motor vehicle |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $1,000 |
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Possession of ½ to 1 ounce |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include up to 1 year in jail and a $2,000 fine |
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Possession of more than 1 ounce |
Felony |
Penalties include up to 5 years in jail and a $5,000 fine |
Penalties for Selling, Growing, and Trafficking Marijuana:
Sale or Cultivation:
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100 pounds or less |
Felony |
Penalties include up to 10 years in jail and a $10,000 fine |
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More than 100 pounds |
Felony |
Penalties include up to 20 years in jail and a $10,000 fine |
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1,000 feet or closer to a school |
Felony |
Increased penalty |
Miscellaneous:
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All convictions require mandatory evaluation of offender for substance abuse related problems. |
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana (DUID)
North Dakota has no DUID or driving under the influence of marijuana laws.
Legal Help with a Marijuana Offense
If you are facing medical marijuana charges in North Dakota, be sure to seek the counsel of a marijuana attorney immediately. An experienced marijuana lawyer can navigate the oftentimes subjective penal system set up for marijuana offenders, which will often entail a plea bargain preventing individuals from facing incarceration. Typically, in lieu of jail time, a competent marijuana lawyer can negotiate pleas involving paying fines, mandatory drug evaluations, and a mandatory probationary period.