Cannabis Laws by State

Alaska legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. Adults 21+ can purchase up to 1 oz and grow 6 plants at home.

Arizona voters approved recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow up to 6 plants.

California, the first state to legalize medical cannabis (1996) and recreational in 2016. Adults can possess 28.5g and grow 6 plants.

Colorado was the first state to legalize recreational cannabis (2012). Adults can possess 2 oz and grow 6 plants.

Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. Adults can possess 1.5 oz in public and 5 oz at home.

Delaware legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 1 oz but home cultivation is not allowed.

DC legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 but commercial sales remain banned. Gifting is common. Adults can possess 2 oz and grow 6 plants.

Illinois legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. Residents can possess 30g flower. Home growing for medical only.

Maine legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. Adults can possess 2.5 oz and grow 3 mature plants.

Maryland legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 1.5 oz and grow 2 plants per person.

Massachusetts legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. Adults can possess 1 oz publicly and grow 6 plants.

Michigan legalized recreational cannabis in 2018. Adults can possess 2.5 oz publicly and grow 12 plants.

Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 2 oz flower and grow 8 plants.

Missouri voters approved recreational cannabis in 2022. Adults can possess 3 oz and grow 6 flowering plants.

Montana legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 4 mature plants.

Nevada legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. Adults can possess 1 oz. Home cultivation allowed if 25+ miles from dispensary.

New Jersey legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz but home growing is not allowed.

New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. Adults can possess 2 oz and grow 6 mature plants.

New York legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. Adults can possess 3 oz flower and grow 6 plants.

Ohio voters approved recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 2.5 oz and grow 6 plants.

Oregon legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. Adults can possess 1 oz in public and grow 4 plants at home.

Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis in 2022. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 6 plants.

Vermont was the first state to legalize through legislature (2018). Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 6 plants.

Virginia legalized possession in 2021 but retail sales not yet operating. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 4 plants.

Washington was one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis (2012). Adults can possess 1 oz but can't home grow.

Alabama legalized medical cannabis in 2021. Smoking flower is not permitted. Dispensaries opening in 2025.

Arkansas voters approved medical cannabis in 2016. Patients can possess up to 2.5 oz per 14-day period.

Florida has one of the largest medical cannabis programs. 2024 recreational ballot measure failed (needed 60%, got 56%).

Hawaii has had medical cannabis since 2000. Patients can possess 4 oz and grow 10 plants.

Kentucky legalized medical cannabis in 2023. Sales begin January 2025.

Louisiana expanded medical cannabis to include smokable flower in 2022. Patients can possess 2.5 oz per 14 days.

Mississippi launched its medical cannabis program in 2022. Patients can possess up to 3 oz per month.

New Hampshire decriminalized recreational possession in 2017 but full legalization bills have repeatedly stalled.

North Dakota voters approved medical cannabis in 2016. 2024 recreational ballot measure failed.

Oklahoma has one of the most accessible medical programs - no specific qualifying conditions required, just physician recommendation.

Pennsylvania has medical cannabis but legalization bills continue to advance in the legislature.

South Dakota has medical cannabis. 2024 recreational ballot measure failed.

Utah voters approved medical cannabis in 2018. Home growing only allowed if living 100+ miles from dispensary.

West Virginia legalized medical cannabis in 2017. Smoking flower is not permitted - only pills, oils, liquids, dermal patches, or vaporization.

Georgia allows low-THC oil (up to 5% THC) for registered patients. No dispensaries - must obtain elsewhere or grow (illegal).

Indiana only allows CBD with 0.3% THC or less. All other cannabis remains illegal.

Iowa has a limited medical CBD program. THC-containing products capped at 4.5g per 90 days.

Texas has a very limited low-THC program (up to 1% THC). Broader medical or recreational cannabis remains illegal.

Wisconsin only allows CBD with 0.3% THC or less. Medical and recreational cannabis remain illegal.

Wyoming allows hemp-derived CBD with 0.3% THC or less. All other cannabis is illegal.

Idaho has some of the strictest cannabis laws in the nation. All cannabis including CBD with any THC is illegal.

Kansas has no medical or recreational cannabis program. Legislation continues to be proposed but has not passed.

Nebraska has decriminalized small amounts but has no legal cannabis program. 2024 medical ballot measures are being challenged in court.

North Carolina has decriminalized small amounts. A limited CBD program exists for epilepsy. Medical cannabis legislation pending.

South Carolina has no medical or recreational cannabis program. Limited medical legislation has been proposed but not passed.

Tennessee allows hemp CBD and has a very limited CBD-only program for epilepsy. No broader medical or recreational program.