April 9, 2026

A North Carolina state advisory group wants lawmakers to legalize marijuana for adults in a tightly regulated system.

The recommendation came in an interim report from the North Carolina Advisory Council on cannabis. Officials said legalization for adults 21 and older would make cannabis use safer by replacing unregulated sales with tested, controlled products.

It could generate millions in tax revenue for the state.

According to the Marijuana Policy Project, North Carolina is one of a handful of states that do not allow either medical or recreational use of marijuana.

 

North Carolina may be heading for a major marijuana showdown: a state advisory group is urging lawmakers to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older under a tightly regulated system, arguing it would replace the black market with tested products and safer sales while potentially bringing in millions in tax revenue. The move lands in one of the few states still banning both medical and recreational marijuana — and puts pressure on lawmakers to decide whether to stay hard-line or follow the money.

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