Cannabis Regulations in Wake County, NC (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Wake County, North Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation of marijuana is illegal in Wake County and statewide. Under NCGS §90-95(a)(1) it is unlawful to manufacture (which includes cultivation) any controlled substance, and marijuana is a Schedule VI substance. Cultivating less than 10 pounds is a Class I felony under §90-95(b)(2); 10 pounds to less than 50 lbs is a Class H felony; and 50 lbs to less than 2,000 lbs is a Class G felony.

Wake County Home Cannabis Cultivation. Illegal (NCGS §90-95)

Heavy Restrictions

NCGS §90-95(a)(1), (b)(2)

(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 … (b)(2) … any person who violates G.S. 90-95(a)(1) with respect to a controlled substance classified in Schedule III, IV, V, or VI shall be punished as a Class I felon …

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Cannabis Regulations by City in Wake County

1 cities in Wake County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

RaleighPop. 467,665

4 verified rules • Cannabis Delivery Rules, Dispensary Zoning

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