North Dakota's Compassionate Care Act (NDCC 19-24.1) establishes statewide licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries with mandatory location buffers, preempting local approval of additional dispensaries beyond the state cap.
Under NDCC Chapter 19-24.1, the ND Department of Health and Human Services licenses up to eight dispensaries statewide, distributed by region. State law mandates dispensaries be located at least 1,000 feet from schools and prohibits operation in residentially zoned areas. Cities may impose additional zoning restrictions consistent with state buffers but cannot license dispensaries themselves or authorize recreational sales. Dispensaries must use state-tracked seed-to-sale inventory, employ registered agents, and verify patient registration cards before each sale.
Operating an unlicensed dispensary is a class B felony. License violations may result in revocation, fines, and criminal prosecution under controlled substances laws.
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