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Frequently asked questions
There are currently no licensed medical cannabis dispensaries operating in North Carolina. Recreational and medical marijuana remain illegal statewide. However, residents can use Leafly to explore hemp and CBD retailers in Charlotte offering compliant hemp-derived products such as CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, and Delta-8 items.
All such products must meet federal and state hemp regulations, contain no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight, and be sold by licensed retailers to adults 21 and older.
No. Possession of marijuana — even small amounts — is still a criminal offense in North Carolina. While some counties and municipalities have considered reducing enforcement for minor possession, no formal decriminalization has been enacted statewide.
Lawmakers are considering stricter rules for intoxicating hemp vapes, with regulatory changes expected in 2026.
Yes. Hemp-derived products such as CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, and low-THC Delta-8 or Delta-9 THC items (≤ 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight) are legal in Charlotte if they:
- Are lab-tested and properly labeled
- Comply with federal hemp regulations
- Are sold by a licensed retailer
*Always check for a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm the product’s legality and purity.
You must be 21 years or older to purchase consumable hemp products in North Carolina, including CBD edibles, oils, and vapes. Retailers are required to verify your age with valid identification.
North Carolina currently has no medical marijuana program, so there are no eligibility requirements at this time. However, Governor Josh Stein’s Executive Order No. 16 (June 2025) established the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis to study regulation of medical and adult-use cannabis.The council’s first recommendations are due March 15, 2026, and may shape future legalization efforts.
Yes — for now. Delta-8 THC is legal under federal and state hemp laws, as long as it is derived from hemp and contains ≤ 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. However, new legislation is pending that may restrict or ban synthetic or intoxicating cannabinoids such as Delta-8, Delta-10, and THC-O. Tighter regulations are expected in 2026.
