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North DakotaSB 22942025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifying nonresident medical marijuana patients; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 4 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 8 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 26 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 47 of section 19-24.1-01, and sections 19-24.1-03, 19-24.1-11, and 19-24.1-37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.
Sponsored By: Kristin Roers (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Clear ID card info and longer renewals
Your medical marijuana ID card must show your name and role, minor status, any enhanced cancer amount, issue and end dates, a unique 10‑character ID with at least four numbers and four letters, a caregiver link if used, a photo, and a phone or website to verify. A first‑time patient card lasts one year. Renewals for patients who had a card last two years. If your provider sets an earlier end date, your card ends on that date.
Easier cards for veterans, seniors, and visitors
Veterans treated by the VA can use VA medical records, discharge papers, and an attestation instead of a provider certification. North Dakota residents over age 50 may submit a state ID and an attestation instead of certification. Nonresidents may apply using an out‑of‑state medical marijuana card and matching state ID. After approval, the department issues the registry card within 30 days. For nonresidents, the North Dakota card expires on the same date as the out‑of‑state card.
Help for compassion centers’ security and operations
Information a compassion center submits to local government to show it meets security rules is confidential. When a compassion center or its designee makes a written request, the department must provide information needed for the center’s business to a third party. Disclosures are limited to what is necessary for operations.
Application rules, fees, and who can apply
You must have a valid registry card to buy, use, or possess usable marijuana. Applications must include your name, address, birth date, caregiver info, a copy of ID (or a certified birth record for minors), a signed medical‑records release, a recent 2x2 photo, and a firearm law warning. The written certification must include provider details, your information, your diagnosis with medical reason, an attestation of a bona fide relationship, whether an enhanced cancer amount is allowed, and the provider’s signature and date. A bona fide relationship requires record review, an in‑person exam, proper record‑keeping, and follow‑up care; it cannot exist only to give certification. A medical decision‑maker may apply for you and must be named and provide photo ID. Fees are $25 for a one‑year card or $40 for a two‑year card, nonrefundable. The department may waive the fee for a minor if a parent or guardian is the registered caregiver and lives with the minor.
Edible THC caps and minor limits
Allowed medical product forms include solutions, capsules, skin patches, topicals, and edibles; pure concentrates and raw flower alone are not medical cannabinoid products. Edible products are capped at 5 mg THC per serving and 50 mg per package. “Usable marijuana” means medical products or smokable dried leaves or flowers, not edibles. Minors are limited to pediatric medical marijuana.
Stronger privacy with limited sharing
The department keeps registry information confidential. It may share it only to verify cards, prepare the annual report, submit to the prescription drug monitoring program, report apparent crimes or fraud to law enforcement, or alert medical or nursing boards about suspected provider violations. It may release non‑identifying statistics. If you ask in writing, the department can confirm your patient or caregiver status to landlords, schools, medical professionals, or courts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kristin Roers
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Matthew Ruby
Republican • House
Steve Vetter
Republican • House
Sean Cleary
Republican • Senate
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/22/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 72 nays 21
Yes: 72 • No: 21
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 34 nays 13
Yes: 34 • No: 13
House vote • 3/25/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 58 nays 31
Yes: 58 • No: 31
Senate vote • 2/3/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 35 nays 11
Yes: 35 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/30
5/2/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/29
5/1/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/28/2025SenateSigned by President
4/28/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/25/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 72 nays 21
4/22/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
4/22/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/16/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 34 nays 13
4/16/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/16/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/11/2025SenateConference committee appointed Bolinske Holle Dobervich
4/3/2025HouseConference committee appointed Roers Weston Clemens
4/2/2025SenateRefused to concur
4/2/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/26/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 58 nays 31
3/25/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 5 2
3/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:30
3/11/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/4/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 35 nays 11
2/3/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/31/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0
1/30/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
1/29/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Conference Committee
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Conference Committee Amendments
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
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