All Roll Calls
Yes: 179 • No: 49
North DakotaHB 12032025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact section 19-24.1-24.1 and a new subsection to section 19-24.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19-24.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products.
Sponsored By: Steve Vetter (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
State approval to make and sell edibles
Manufacturing facilities must get state approval before making edible cannabinoid products. Dispensaries must get approval before they possess, market, or sell these products. The department reviews and approves the form, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and marketing. Edibles must be made in a department‑licensed commercial kitchen that is inspected each year. The department must also set rules for these standards and to prohibit marketing to minors.
THC limits for edibles, capsules, patches
Each edible serving is limited to 10 mg of THC. Each capsule and each transdermal patch is capped at 50 mg of THC per serving. Topical products may not exceed 6% THC. Liquid solutions must be in containers no larger than 30 milliliters.
Tighter purchase and possession limits for patients
Registered patients or their registered caregivers can buy up to 2.5 ounces of dried cannabis in any 30 days. With an enhanced registry ID card, the 30‑day purchase limit is 6 ounces. You may possess up to 3 ounces of dried cannabis at any time, or 7.5 ounces with an enhanced card. Across concentrates and medical cannabinoid products, you can get no more than 6,000 mg of THC in 30 days. For edibles, you may possess up to 500 mg of edible product and no more than 310 mg of THC in edible form at any time.
Safer edible packaging, labels, and marketing
Edible packages must be resealable, child‑resistant, and not see‑through. Each package can have at most 100 mg of THC. Labels must use black Arial text and show the name, maker, ingredients, THC per serving, and servings per package. Marketing that targets people under 18 is banned.
Pediatric rules and edible definition change
Pediatric medical marijuana must include cannabidiol and cannot have more than 6% THC. When the registered patient is a minor, usable marijuana is limited to pediatric medical marijuana. The law also says cannabinoid edible products do not count as “usable marijuana.”
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Steve Vetter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Landon Bahl
Republican • House
Nels Christianson
Republican • House
Josh Christy
Republican • House
Gretchen Dobervich
Democratic • House
Kathy Frelich
Republican • House
Matthew Ruby
Republican • House
Vicky Steiner
Republican • House
Claire Cory
Republican • Senate
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 70 nays 21
Yes: 70 • No: 21
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 3
Yes: 42 • No: 3
House vote • 2/4/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 67 nays 25
Yes: 67 • No: 25
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
4/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/21
4/23/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSigned by President
4/17/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 70 nays 21
4/15/2025HouseConcurred
4/15/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/7/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 3
4/4/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/2/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0
4/1/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 01:30
3/5/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/5/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 67 nays 25
2/4/2025HouseLaid over one legislative day
1/31/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/29/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1
1/28/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:30
1/20/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
1/10/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee
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