1. A dispensary may:
a. Display its business name and logo on labels, signs, websites, and informational material provided to registered qualifying patients and registered designated caregivers. The name or logo may not include:
(1) Images of marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia.
(2) Colloquial references to marijuana.
(3) Names of marijuana plant strains.
(4) Medical symbols that bear a reasonable resemblance to established medical associations, including the American medical association or American academy of pediatrics.
b. Maintain a website that may contain:
(1) The facility name.
(2) Contact information.
(3) Hours of operation.
(4) The usable marijuana offered.
- (5) Product pricing.
- (6) Other information as approved by the department.2. A manufacturing facility may:- a. Display its business name and logo on labels, websites, and informational material. The name or logo may not include:
- (1) Images of marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia.
- (2) Colloquial references to marijuana.
- (3) Names of marijuana plant strains.
- (4) Medical symbols that bear a reasonable resemblance to established medical associations, including the American medical association or American academy of pediatrics.
- b. Maintain a website that may contain:
- (1) The facility name.
- (2) Phone number.
- (3) Other information as approved by the department.3. A dispensary only may dispense usable marijuana if it has been purchased by a registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver. A dispensary may not provide free usable marijuana to a registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver.4. Marketing or advertising activities of a compassion center may not be marketed to a minor.5. Marketing or advertising activities, not covered under subsections 1 and 2, are subject to department approval. The compassion center shall request approval from the department, and the department shall approve or deny the request within thirty calendar days.
History: Effective April 1, 2018; amended effective October 1, 2025.
Law Implemented: NDCC 19-24.1-24.1, 19-24.1-36