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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)
Signed by Governor
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Nonresidents gain short-term medical marijuana cards
Nonresidents with a valid medical marijuana card from their home state can apply for a North Dakota card. They can submit that card and department-approved identification from the same state instead of a written medical certification. The department can approve or deny the application. After approval, it must issue the card within 30 calendar days. The card lasts 60 days.
Marijuana centers gain business information access
North Dakota's health department must respond to written requests from compassion centers or their designees for information provided to third parties. The information must be needed for the center's business operations. Registry records remain confidential, with allowed sharing for registration checks, program operations, prescription monitoring, and non-identifying reports. The department can notify law enforcement or licensing boards about suspected provider misconduct. It can also confirm cardholder status to a third party at the cardholder's request.
Medical marijuana patients face quantity caps
Patients or caregivers acting for them can possess up to 500 milligrams of edible product, even with enhanced dried-marijuana authorization. Edible purchases are capped at 310 milligrams of THC per 30 days. Concentrates and medical cannabinoid products have a combined 6,000-milligram THC cap per 30 days, separate from the edible cap. Standard combustible dried-marijuana limits are 2.5 ounces (70.87 grams) purchased per 30 days and 3 ounces (85.05 grams) possessed. With an eligible enhanced card, those limits are 6 ounces (170.01 grams) purchased and 7.5 ounces (212.62 grams) possessed.
Longer marijuana cards, higher fee ceiling
Most North Dakota medical marijuana cards last two years instead of one, subject to exceptions in law or program rules. The maximum nonrefundable application fee rises from $25 to $40 for a two-year card; the actual charge can be lower. A minor can receive a fee waiver when a parent or guardian is the designated caregiver and lives with the minor. Cards issued through the nonresident pathway last 60 days, not two years.
Patients gain edibles with product limits
North Dakota medical marijuana patients can use approved edible lozenges, but only in a geometric square shape. Each serving can contain up to 5 milligrams of THC, and each package up to 50 milligrams. Other approved medical cannabinoid products include solutions, capsules, patches, and topicals. Concentrates alone and dried leaves or flowers alone are outside that product definition, though separately covered by program rules. Patients who are minors remain limited to pediatric medical marijuana.
Remote marijuana evaluations require care records
Medical marijuana certification evaluations no longer have to take place in person. Providers must still review relevant records and fully assess the patient's medical history and current condition. They must keep records supporting certification, continue care for the qualifying condition, and expect ongoing follow-up. Written certifications must include provider credentials, medical reasons, and any authorization for an enhanced dried-marijuana allowance.
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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