ND HB1596

Adults 18 and older possessing less than one-half ounce (14.175 grams) of marijuana or less than two grams of THC would receive a noncriminal citation with a $150 fee instead of a criminal infraction

Possession thresholds for criminal penalties are raised: marijuana possession between one-half ounce and 100 grams becomes an infraction; THC possession between 2-4 grams becomes an infraction rather than a class B misdemeanor

Minors under 18 possessing marijuana or THC remain subject to infractions, while intentional ingestion by those under 18 is reduced from a class B misdemeanor to an infraction

Court record sealing eligibility expands from possession of one ounce or less of marijuana to less than 500 grams, and from two grams or less of THC to four grams or less

Drug paraphernalia violations for marijuana/THC use become noncriminal citations for adults 18 and older, with bond posted by mail required within 14 days of citation