North Dakota Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws

This guide provides educational information on North Dakota’s hemp and hemp‑derived cannabinoid laws as of November 1, 2026. It is for educational purposes only and not legal advice.

North Dakota hemp laws: quick overview

North Dakota’s hemp law is codified in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 4.1‑18.1. Under HB 1045 (2021), a licensee may not produce hemp with delta‑9 THC exceeding 0.3% dry‑weight; exceeding that triggers compliance actions by the commissioner ([legis.nd.gov](https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-8006-05000.pdf?utm_source=openai)). SB 2096 (2023) added Section 4.1‑18.1‑01.1, defining hemp tinctures with a maximum of 50 mg total THC per container, and authorized administrative rules ([legis.nd.gov](https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-8110-01000.pdf?utm_source=openai)). ND Administrative Code Article 7‑20 (effective July 1, 2024) requires COAs be available in retail locations or via QR code, prohibits health claims and marketing to minors ([law.cornell.edu](https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/north-dakota/N-D-A-C-7-20-01-04?utm_source=openai)). The NDDA’s guidance clarifies that inhalants and chemically derived cannabinoids such as delta‑8, THC‑O, HHC, and THCP are prohibited, and that hemp flower must be under 0.3% total THC and untreated with other cannabinoids ([ndda.nd.gov](https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/hemp?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Inbound shipments of hemp products are allowed if compliant with ND law. Retailers must ensure products are licensed and tested; age verification is required to prevent sales to minors. Retailer registration (grower or processor license) is required via NDDA for shipping into or within the state ([ndda.nd.gov](https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/hemp?utm_source=openai)).

Testing & COA guidance

All hemp products must be tested for total THC and have a COA available in‑store or via QR code (ND Admin Code 7‑20‑01‑04, effective 7/1/2024) ([law.cornell.edu](https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/north-dakota/N-D-A-C-7-20-01-04?utm_source=openai)). Laboratories must be independent and qualified per NDDA standards. COAs must include total THC calculation ((THCa × 0.877) + delta‑9 THC) and be retained for inspection ([ndda.nd.gov](https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/hemp?utm_source=openai)).

What to buy

Allowed products include hemp seed, fiber, non‑consumables (textiles, building materials), CBD/CBG full‑spectrum, broad‑spectrum, or isolate products with total THC ≤ 0.3% dry‑weight, and tinctures ≤ 50 mg total THC per container, provided no inhalation delivery.

What to avoid

Avoid inhalable hemp products (vapes, cartridges), chemically derived cannabinoids (delta‑8, delta‑10, HHC, THC‑O, THCP), products with total THC > 0.3% dry‑weight, and any product marketed to induce psychotropic effects.

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Total THC must not exceed 0.3% dry‑weight in hemp flower or products (NDCC 4.1‑18.1‑05, HB 1045, 2021)
• Hemp tinctures limited to 50 mg total THC per container (NDCC 4.1‑18.1‑01.1, SB 2096, effective 2023)
• Chemically derived cannabinoids (delta‑8, delta‑10, HHC, THC‑O, THCP) are prohibited (NDCC 4.1‑18.1‑04.4, HB 1045, 2021)
• COA required and must be available in‑store or via QR code (ND Admin Code 7‑20‑01‑04, effective 7/1/2024)
• Inhalable hemp products (vapes, inhalants) are banned (NDDA guidance, NDCC)
• Hemp flower must be legally harvested and untreated with other cannabinoids (NDDA guidance)

Educational content only — not legal or medical advice.

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