Cannabis dispensaries are not permitted in Charlotte or anywhere in North Carolina. The state has not established a retail cannabis program. While SB 3 (Compassionate Care Act) passed the NC Senate in 2023, it has not been enacted into law, and no dispensary licensing or zoning framework exists at the state or local level.
Charlotte prohibits cannabis dispensaries and retail sales. State law does not authorize the sale of marijuana for any purpose. Unauthorized cannabis sales operations face criminal prosecution including felony charges for distribution. CBD products derived from hemp with less than 0.3% THC may be sold through regular retail channels.
Any cannabis sales: felony charges. Distribution penalties vary by quantity. Property used for sales may be subject to forfeiture.
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