Northern Mariana Islands: Medical Marijuana Handbook

Northern Mariana Islands Marijuana Tax Rate

Sales Tax Medical	Excise Tax Medical	Max Medical Tax	Sales Tax Recreational	Excise Tax Recreational	Max Recreational Tax
N/A	7.50%	7.50%	N/A	15.00%	15.00%

2024 Northern Mariana Islands Medical Marijuana Handbook

Northern Mariana Islands has 1 bordering state consisting of Guam,

Medical marijuana is legal in Guam , but they choose not to tax medical marijuana. There is no cannabis excise tax charged on medical marijuana in Guam.

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Medical Marijuana is illegal in so there is no tax on medical marijuana in those states.

About Northern Mariana Islands Medical Marijuana

Is medical marijuana legal in Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes, medical marijuana is legal in Northern Mariana Islands

When and how did Northern Mariana Islands legalize marijuana for medical use?

Northern Mariana Islands legalized medical marijuana in 2018. This law was passed using HB 20-178 HD 4- Public Law 20-66 . The official name for this law is the Taulamwaar Sensible CNMI Cannabis Act of 2018

Northern Mariana Islands Medical Marijuana possession limits

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Is it legal to grow marijuana for medicinal use at home in Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes, medical marijuana patients are allowed to grow marijuana for medicinal use.

Those who wish to grow their own at home need to add their name to a government registry.

Are there medical dispensaries available to patients?

Yes, as long as the patient presents the appropriate documentation for Northern Mariana Islands.

Is there a list of specific conditions for medical marijuana in Northern Mariana Islands?

• PTSD
• ADD/ADHD
• Cancer
• Ulcerative colitis
• Hepatitis C
• HIV/AIDS
• Glaucoma
• Crohn’s Disease
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Cachexia/Wasting Syndrome
• Chronic or debilitating disease Disease or condition that a physician feels warrants the use of marijuana

The list above, and more detailed information on it, can be found in the Northern Mariana Islands medical marijuana law

Does Northern Mariana Islands have a medical registry system or ID card?

Yes, Northern Mariana Islands keeps track of their medical marijuna patients.

The registry is only for homegrown marijuana. Those purchasing from an approved vendor do not require medical registry sign up.

Does Northern Mariana Islands recognize patients from other states?

Yes, Northern Mariana Islands recognizes medical marijuana patients from other states.

Out of state users are able to purchase and consume the products in a private setting or at the dispensary. Public use of the cannabis or leaving state lines with the cannabis is not allowed.

Are there any age restrictions for medical marijuana in Northern Mariana Islands?

Those under 21 require a physician's approval, as well as a parent of guardian that signs off on the use of the product.

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