Link to NCGA bio page

Carl.Ford@ncleg.gov

919) 733-5620

c) Do you support decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana? No

Response to 2024 NC Family Voter question Should the N.C. General Assembly legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes? NO

https://www.ncfamilyvoter.com/candidate/ford-carl/

2024 NC Family Voter Guide Questionnaire (LINK)

Salisbury Post, 3/2/2023: Medical marijuana passes in NC senate, Ford votes no

“If you know anything about me as a county commissioner and in the House and Senate, I voted against alcohol and everything else, it’s just what I do,” Ford said. “I just don’t think we need to hurt people anymore than we’re already hurting them.”  Ford said it was a “slippery slope” because “every state that has gone on to pass medical marijuana has gone on to pass recreational marijuana.”  

In response to 2022 NC Family Policy Council's question “Should North Carolina legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes? NO

https://www.ncfamilyvoter.com/candidate/ford-carl/ 

In response to 2020 NC Family Policy Council question, "Should NC legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes?" Ford responded NO

F Public opposition to significant marijuana law reform (adult use, medical, and/or decriminalization) but may have sponsored and/or voted in favor of CBD/Hemp specific bills.

Ford has represented District 33 in the NC Senate since 2019. Ford represented District 76 in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2013 - 2019. Ford represented District 76 in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2013 - 2019.

Voting History (in the NC Senate): 

SB 3 NC Compassionate Care Act: NO - 2023

SB 711 NC Compassionate Care Act: NO - 2022

SB 168 Expand Allowed Medical Uses/Cannabis Extract: NO - 2019

Voting History (in the NC House):

SB 124 LEO Managed CBD Oil Drop Box: YES - 2018 

HB 992/SB 771 Amend Industrial Hemp Definition: NO - 2016 

SB 313 Industrial Hemp: NOT VOTING - 2015 

HB 766 Amend Cannabidiol Oil Statute: NO - 2015

HB 1220 Hope 4 Haley and Friends: NO - 2014

WBTV's Molly Grantham notes that Ford was one of only two representatives to vote against H1220-Hope 4 Haley and Friends