Cannabis remains illegal under North Carolina state law. Home cultivation of marijuana is prohibited in Durham. Possession of any amount is a criminal offense, though small amounts (up to half an ounce) have been decriminalized to a civil infraction under state law. There is no local ordinance permitting home cultivation, and NC has not legalized medical or recreational cannabis.
Durham does not permit home cannabis cultivation under state law. Both recreational and medical marijuana growing are prohibited. Any cannabis plants found on residential property may be seized and the owner faces potential criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. CBD hemp cultivation may have separate agricultural regulations.
Cultivation of any cannabis plants: misdemeanor or felony depending on quantity. Fines $500 to $5,000. Potential jail time for larger grows.
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