Delaware Cannabis Laws

(DE)
RecreationalUpdated December 6, 2025

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

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Key Statistics

Fully Legal
Legal Status
21+
Minimum Age
1 oz
Possession Limit
Not Allowed
Home Growing

Quick Facts

Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

Minimum Age

21+

Effective Date

April 23, 2023

Recreational Cannabis Laws

Possession Limit

1 oz

Purchase Limit

1 oz

Home Cultivation

Not permitted

Medical Cannabis Program

Possession Limit

6 oz per month

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Alzheimer's, PTSD, autism, and others

Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.

Federal vs. Delaware Law

Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.

Federal Law

Illegal (Schedule I)

All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited

Delaware Law

Recreational Legal

Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess

What this means: While Delaware has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

Delaware Cannabis Law FAQ

Yes, Delaware legalized recreational cannabis in April 2023 for adults 21 and older.

Official Resources

For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:

Delaware Official Cannabis Website

Sources

Delaware (DE)

Quick Reference Card

Fully Legal
Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

Possession Limit

1 oz

Min Age

21+

Home Grow

Not permitted

Last verified: December 6, 2025cannabislaw.munchmakers.com
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