North Dakota § 19-24.1-12 Compassion centers

North Dakota Statutes

§ 19-24.1-12 — Compassion centers

North Dakota § 19-24.1-12

Title 19Foods, Drugs, Oils, and Compounds

Ch. 19-24.1Medical Marijuana

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N.D. Cent. Code § 19-24.1-12 (2026).

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1.A person may not process or produce or dispense usable marijuana or otherwise act as a compassion center in this state unless the person is registered as a compassion center.

2.Except as otherwise provided under this section, the department shall register no more than:

a.Two compassion centers with the sole purpose of operating as a manufacturing facility; and

b.Eight compassion centers with the sole purpose of operating as a dispensary.

3.The department shall establish an open application period for the submission of compassion center applications. At the completion of the open application period, the department shall review each complete application using a competitive process established in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter and shall determine which applicants to r

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1. A person may not process or produce or dispense usable marijuana or otherwise act
as a compassion center in this state unless the person is registered as a compassion
center.
2. Except as otherwise provided under this section, the department shall register no more
than:
a. Two compassion centers with the sole purpose of operating as a manufacturing
facility; and
b. Eight compassion centers with the sole purpose of operating as a dispensary.
3. The department shall establish an open application period for the submission of
compassion center applications. At the completion of the open application period, the
department shall review each complete application using a competitive process
established in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter and shall determine
which applicants to register as compassion centers.
4. The department may register additional compassion centers if the department
determines additional compassion centers are necessary to increase access to usable
marijuana by registered qualifying patients and registered designated caregivers.
5. If the department revokes or does not renew a compassion center registration
certificate, the department may establish an open application period for the submission
of compassion center applications.
6. The department of commerce may not certify a compassion center as a primary sector
business.