Current status
North Carolina does not currently operate a medical cannabis program that The Caregivers Grove can verify. Nothing on this page should be read as legal advice — check the official state source before acting.
How North Carolina’s law developed
The NC Compassionate Care Act passed the Senate in 2023 but stalled in the House. Efforts to legalize medical cannabis continue with growing bipartisan support.
Questions people in North Carolina ask
- Is medical marijuana legal in North Carolina?
- No. The NC Compassionate Care Act passed the Senate in 2023 but stalled in the House. Efforts continue with growing bipartisan support. CBD with less than 0.3% THC is legal.
- Are there efforts to legalize in North Carolina?
- The Compassionate Care Act has strong Senate support. Hemp farming is active in NC. The legislature continues to debate medical cannabis.
- Can I use CBD in North Carolina?
- Yes. CBD products derived from hemp with less than 0.3% THC are legal. North Carolina has a growing hemp industry.
- What neighboring states have medical marijuana?
- Virginia (medical), South Carolina (pending), Tennessee (no program), and Georgia (low-THC only) are nearby.
- What would the Compassionate Care Act cover?
- The proposed bill would create a regulated medical cannabis system with physician certification, patient registry, licensed dispensaries, and specific qualifying conditions.
