A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19-03.1-22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23, subsection 9 of section 19-03.1-23, and subsection 4 of section 19-03.4-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.
Summary
Relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19‑03.1‑22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19‑03.1‑23, subsection 9 of section 19‑03.1‑23, and subsection 4 of section 19‑03.4‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.
Bill status
passed both
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Failed
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2025
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INTRODUCED
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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MODERATE
This bill amends North Dakota marijuana laws to create a new offense for minors under 18 who ingest or inhale marijuana or THC, while simultaneously adjusting penalties for possession based on age. The changes clarify that under-18s face misdemeanor charges for ingestion, while adults face infractions for small amounts, and they modify how paraphernalia violations are classified.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of marijuana-related offenses to include a specific prohibition on minors ingesting marijuana, whereas previously the focus was primarily on possession penalties.
ELIGIBILITY
Added a new offense for individuals under 18 who intentionally ingest, inhale, or inject marijuana or THC, making it a class B misdemeanor for minors.
REQUIREMENT
Modified possession penalties to distinguish between minors and adults, with adults facing infractions for small amounts and minors facing misdemeanors for ingestion.
ENFORCEMENT
Adjusted paraphernalia violation penalties to specify intent to ingest or store marijuana, clarifying enforcement criteria.
TECHNICAL
Changed bill numbering from 25.1054.01000 to 25.1054.02000 and updated bill title to reflect first engrossment status.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025 · House Feb 24, 2025
How they voted
13–33
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Apr 9, 2025
D
Democratic5
80% Yea
R
Republican42
76% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Amendment proposed on floor
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 5 2 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 11:00
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 17
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 1 2
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
lower
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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