\”North Carolina remains one of the more restrictive states when it comes to cannabis legalization. Recreational cannabis is illegal, and the state has not yet established a comprehensive medical cannabis program. However, the state has taken small steps toward cannabis reform in recent years. In 2014, North Carolina passed House Bill 1220, legalizing the use of CBD oil with less than 0.9% THC for patients with intractable epilepsy. This law was expanded in 2019 to include other medical conditions, but access to cannabis remains highly restricted.
Possession of small amounts of cannabis is still a criminal offense, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time. Despite these limitations, public support for cannabis reform is growing, and advocates continue to push for the legalization of medical cannabis. Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature to create a medical cannabis program, but they have faced significant opposition. As neighboring states like Virginia and South Carolina move toward cannabis legalization, pressure is mounting on North Carolina lawmakers to reconsider their stance.\”
North Carolina
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
North Carolina (geographical name)state United States ✽ Raleigh 52,669 (136,413 ), 8,049,313 - E area square miles square kilometers pop
Tar Heel State, Old North State, Turpentine State
