Iowa Cannabis Laws

(IA)
CBD OnlyUpdated December 6, 2025

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

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Key Statistics

CBD Only
Legal Status

Quick Facts

Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Not Legal

CBD Program

Medical CBD program with 4.5g THC per 90 days for registered patients

Penalties & Enforcement

First offense: Serious misdemeanor, up to 6 months. Subsequent: Aggravated misdemeanor

Federal vs. Iowa 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

Iowa Law

CBD Only

Limited low-THC products available

What this means: While Iowa has not fully legalized cannabis, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

Iowa Cannabis Law FAQ

Iowa has a very limited medical CBD program with strict THC limits. Full medical and recreational marijuana are illegal.

Official Resources

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

Iowa Official Cannabis Website

Sources

Iowa (IA)

Quick Reference Card

CBD Only
Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Not Legal

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