Raleigh, NC Cannabis Regulations: Cannabis Delivery Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal status
- Fully prohibited statewide
- Statute
- NCGS 90-95
- Felony threshold
- Above half ounce
- Hemp exception
- Under 0.3% delta-9 THC
Summary
Cannabis delivery is illegal throughout Raleigh because North Carolina has not legalized recreational or medical cannabis. Delivering, selling, or transporting marijuana for sale violates state criminal law regardless of any local rules.
§ 90-95. Violations; penalties.
(a) Except as authorized by this Article, it is unlawful for any person:
(1) To manufacture, sell or deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, a controlled substance;
(2) To create, sell or deliver, or possess with intent to sell or deliver, a counterfeit controlled substance;
(3) To possess a controlled substance. [...]
(2) A controlled substance classified in Schedule III, IV, V, or VI shall be punished as a Class I felon, except that the sale of a controlled substance classified in Schedule III, IV, V, or VI shall be punished as a Class H felon. The transfer of less than 5 grams of marijuana for no remuneration shall not constitute a delivery in violation of G.S. 90-95(a)(1).
Full Breakdown
North Carolina remains one of the few states without medical or recreational cannabis legalization as of 2026. NC General Statute 90-95 makes possession with intent to distribute and delivery of marijuana criminal offenses, ranging from misdemeanor to felony depending on quantity. No cannabis delivery service can lawfully operate in Raleigh. Out-of-state delivery from legal markets like Virginia or DC also violates federal interstate commerce law and NC trafficking statutes. Hemp-derived products containing under 0.3 percent delta-9 THC remain legal under federal and state law.
Violations & Fines
Delivering marijuana in NC is a felony for amounts above one half ounce, with penalties including prison time, asset forfeiture, and significant fines. Misdemeanor charges apply to smaller amounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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