Senate Bill 3, the NC Compassionate Care Act, failed in the Summer of 2023 as a result of Republican opposition. This is likely to stall any medical legalization in North Carolina for the foreseeable future.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians legalized its own marijuana market, making the tribe the only provider of medical or adult-use cannabis in North Carolina. The market that started out serving only tribal members with qualifying medical conditions has swiftly moved to adult-use and is now serving cannabis products to those over 21 years of age on the Qualla Boundary.

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There is no notable activity at this time.

No meaningful regulatory structure. This is one of the minority states to pass industry relevant regulations. We will continue to watch states like these as they evolve.