North Dakota Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws

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

North Dakota hemp laws: quick overview

North Dakota’s hemp law is codified in NDCC Chapter 4.1‑18.1, as amended by HB 1045 (~2021) and SB 2096 (~2023). Under NDCC 4.1‑18.1‑05, hemp must contain no more than 0.3% total THC (Δ9 + THCa×0.877) on a dry‑weight basis; exceeding this may trigger compliance actions ([legis.nd.gov](https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-8006-05000.pdf?utm_source=openai)). SB 2096 (2023) defines hemp tinctures (≤ 30 ml) and topicals, limiting tinctures to 50 mg total THC per container ([ndlegis.gov](https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-8110-03000.pdf?utm_source=openai)). The law prohibits chemically derived cannabinoids—including Δ8, Δ10, HHC, THC‑O, THCP—and any isomerization of CBD into THC isomers ([ndlegis.gov](https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-8110-03000.pdf?utm_source=openai)). Administrative Rule 7‑20‑01‑04 (effective July 1, 2024) requires COAs be available at retail (physically or via QR code), mandates independent lab testing, and prohibits marketing to minors or making health claims ([law.cornell.edu](https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/north-dakota/N-D-A-C-7-20-01-04?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Inbound shipments of hemp products are allowed if compliant with ND law. Retailers must ensure COA accompanies products. Age verification is required for any products that could be intoxicating; Attorney General settlement requires age‑verification tech for Δ8 sellers resuming sales ([attorneygeneral.nd.gov](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/attorney-general-wrigley-announces-settlement-with-delta-8-resellers-over-illegal-sale-of-vaping-products/?utm_source=openai)). Retailer registration via NDDA hemp license is required for growers/processors; no separate retailer license specified.

Testing & COA guidance

All hemp products must be batch‑tested by an independent (competent) laboratory and COA must be available at retail (Admin Code 7‑20‑01‑04) ([law.cornell.edu](https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/north-dakota/N-D-A-C-7-20-01-04?utm_source=openai)). NDDA defines “competent laboratory” under Admin Code 7‑14‑02‑01 as qualified to test THC and CBL (non‑psychotropic cannabinoids) ([legis.nd.gov](https://www.legis.nd.gov/admcode/arc201610362.pdf?utm_source=openai)). COAs must report Total THC (Δ9 + THCa×0.877) ([ndda.nd.gov](https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/hemp?utm_source=openai)). No explicit ISO 17025 requirement found.

What to buy

Allowed products include hemp seed and seed oil, fiber, textiles, hemp hearts, hemp protein, full‑spectrum, broad‑spectrum, and isolate CBD/CBG products with Total THC ≤ 0.3%, hemp tinctures (≤ 30 ml, ≤ 50 mg THC), and topicals ([ndda.nd.gov](https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/hemp?utm_source=openai)).

What to avoid

Avoid inhalable products (vapes, inhalants), chemically derived cannabinoids (Δ8, Δ10, HHC, THC‑O, THCP), any product with Total THC > 0.3%, Δ9‑only intoxicating edibles/drinks, and THCa concentrates likely exceeding Total THC limit ([ndda.nd.gov](https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/hemp?utm_source=openai)).

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Total THC (Δ9 + THCa×0.877) must be ≤ 0.3% dry‑weight per NDCC 4.1‑18.1 (HB 1045, effective ~2021) ([legis.nd.gov](https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-8006-05000.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Chemically derived cannabinoids (Δ8, Δ10, HHC, THC‑O, THCP) are banned under NDCC 4.1‑18.1 and SB 2096 definitions ([ndlegis.gov](https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-8110-03000.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Hemp tinctures limited to ≤ 50 mg Total THC per container, ≤ 30 ml volume (SB 2096) ([ndlegis.gov](https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-8110-03000.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• COA required at point of sale, must show Total THC; must be batch‑tested by independent lab (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))
• Inhalable hemp extracts (vapes, inhalants) are prohibited (NDDA guidance, NDCC) ([ndda.nd.gov](https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/hemp?utm_source=openai))

Educational content only — not legal or medical advice.

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