Recreational Marijuana States
25 states plus Washington DC have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older. Browse the complete list below.
| State | Possession Limit | Home Growing | Legal Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1 oz usable, 7g concentrate | 6 plants (3 mature) per adult, 12 per household | Feb 2015 |
| Arizona | 1 oz flower, 5g concentrate | 6 plants per adult, 12 per household if 2+ adults | Nov 2020 |
| California | 28.5g flower, 8g concentrate | 6 plants per residence | Nov 2016 |
| Colorado | 2 oz flower, 8g concentrate | 6 plants per adult (3 flowering), max 12 per household | Dec 2012 |
| Connecticut | 1.5 oz on person, 5 oz at home | 3 mature, 3 immature plants per adult (max 12 per household) - starts July 2025 | Jul 2021 |
| Delaware | 1 oz | Not permitted | Apr 2023 |
| District of Columbia | 2 oz | 6 plants per adult (3 mature), 12 per household | Feb 2015 |
| Illinois | 30g flower, 5g concentrate (residents); 15g/2.5g (visitors) | 5 plants for medical patients only; not permitted for recreational | Jan 2020 |
| Maine | 2.5 oz | 3 mature, 12 immature plants | Nov 2016 |
| Maryland | 1.5 oz flower, 12g concentrate | 2 plants per person, 4 per household | Jul 2023 |
| Massachusetts | 1 oz in public, 10 oz at home | 6 plants per adult, 12 per household | Dec 2016 |
| Michigan | 2.5 oz in public, 10 oz at home | 12 plants per household | Dec 2018 |
| Minnesota | 2 oz flower, 8g concentrate in public | 8 plants (4 mature) per household | Aug 2023 |
| Missouri | 3 oz | 6 flowering, 6 non-flowering, 6 clones per adult | Dec 2022 |
| Montana | 1 oz | 4 mature plants, 4 seedlings per adult | Jan 2021 |
| Nevada | 1 oz flower, 3.5g concentrate | 6 plants per person if more than 25 miles from dispensary | Jan 2017 |
| New Jersey | 1 oz | Not permitted | Feb 2021 |
| New Mexico | 2 oz flower, 16g concentrate, 800mg edibles | 6 mature, 6 immature plants per adult | Jun 2021 |
| New York | 3 oz flower, 24g concentrate | 6 plants per person (3 mature, 3 immature), 12 per household | Mar 2021 |
| Ohio | 2.5 oz flower, 15g concentrate | 6 plants per adult, 12 per household | Dec 2023 |
| Oregon | 1 oz in public, 8 oz at home | 4 plants per household | Jul 2015 |
| Rhode Island | 1 oz | 6 plants per person (3 mature), 12 per household | May 2022 |
| Vermont | 1 oz | 6 plants (2 mature) per household | Jul 2018 |
| Virginia | 1 oz | 4 plants per household | Jul 2021 |
| Washington | 1 oz flower, 7g concentrate, 16 oz edibles | Not permitted for recreational | Dec 2012 |
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Alaska
AKAlaska legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. Adults 21+ can purchase up to 1 oz and grow 6 plants at home.
Arizona
AZArizona voters approved recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow up to 6 plants.
California
CACalifornia, the first state to legalize medical cannabis (1996) and recreational in 2016. Adults can possess 28.5g and grow 6 plants.
Colorado
COColorado was the first state to legalize recreational cannabis (2012). Adults can possess 2 oz and grow 6 plants.
Connecticut
CTConnecticut legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. Adults can possess 1.5 oz in public and 5 oz at home.
Delaware
DEDelaware legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 1 oz but home cultivation is not allowed.
District of Columbia
DCDC legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 but commercial sales remain banned. Gifting is common. Adults can possess 2 oz and grow 6 plants.
Illinois
ILIllinois legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. Residents can possess 30g flower. Home growing for medical only.
Maine
MEMaine legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. Adults can possess 2.5 oz and grow 3 mature plants.
Maryland
MDMaryland legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 1.5 oz and grow 2 plants per person.
Massachusetts
MAMassachusetts legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. Adults can possess 1 oz publicly and grow 6 plants.
Michigan
MIMichigan legalized recreational cannabis in 2018. Adults can possess 2.5 oz publicly and grow 12 plants.
Minnesota
MNMinnesota legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 2 oz flower and grow 8 plants.
Missouri
MOMissouri voters approved recreational cannabis in 2022. Adults can possess 3 oz and grow 6 flowering plants.
Montana
MTMontana legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 4 mature plants.
Nevada
NVNevada legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. Adults can possess 1 oz. Home cultivation allowed if 25+ miles from dispensary.
New Jersey
NJNew Jersey legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz but home growing is not allowed.
New Mexico
NMNew Mexico legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. Adults can possess 2 oz and grow 6 mature plants.
New York
NYNew York legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. Adults can possess 3 oz flower and grow 6 plants.
Ohio
OHOhio voters approved recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 2.5 oz and grow 6 plants.
Oregon
OROregon legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. Adults can possess 1 oz in public and grow 4 plants at home.
Rhode Island
RIRhode Island legalized recreational cannabis in 2022. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 6 plants.
Vermont
VTVermont was the first state to legalize through legislature (2018). Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 6 plants.
Virginia
VAVirginia legalized possession in 2021 but retail sales not yet operating. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 4 plants.
Washington
WAWashington was one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis (2012). Adults can possess 1 oz but can't home grow.