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SB 2294: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifying nonresident medical marijuana patients; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 4 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 8 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 26 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 47 of section 19-24.1-01, and sections 19-24.1-03, 19-24.1-11, and 19-24.1-37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.

Kristin RoersIntroduced

SB 2294 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 04/30 (updated May 2, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

Relating to qualifying nonresident medical marijuana patients; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 4 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 8 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 26 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 47 of section 19‑24.1‑01, and sections 19‑24.1‑03, 19‑24.1‑11, and 19‑24.1‑37 of...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases potential customer base via nonresident reciprocity
  • Clarifies edible product regulations for businesses

Risks

  • Increased compliance and recordkeeping requirements

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Improves medical access for nonresident patients
  • Updates allowable use definitions for patient clarity

Risks

  • Potential regulatory complexity for program administration
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Reciprocity for nonresident patients may create administrative challenges for local law enforcement

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary only; full legislative text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/30

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Committee

Upcoming
3

Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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