Cannabis Laws by State
A state-by-state hub for recreational status, medical programs, possession limits, home cultivation, and licensed retail access.
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Cannabis in AlabamaRecreational use is not legal in Alabama.Medical cannabis is legal in Alabama since 2021. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in AlaskaRecreational use is legal in Alaska since 2014. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2016.Medical cannabis is legal in Alaska since 1998. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in ArizonaRecreational use is legal in Arizona since 2020. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2021.Medical cannabis is legal in Arizona since 2010. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in ArkansasRecreational use is not legal in Arkansas.Medical cannabis is legal in Arkansas since 2016. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in CaliforniaRecreational use is legal in California since 2016. Adults can possess up to 1 oz flower, 8g concentrate. Retail sales began in 2018.Medical cannabis is legal in California since 1996. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in ColoradoRecreational use is legal in Colorado since 2012. Adults can possess up to 2 oz. Retail sales began in 2014.Medical cannabis is legal in Colorado since 2000. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in ConnecticutRecreational use is legal in Connecticut since 2021. Adults can possess up to 1.5 oz. Retail sales began in 2023.Medical cannabis is legal in Connecticut since 2012. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in DelawareRecreational use is legal in Delaware since 2023. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2024.Medical cannabis is legal in Delaware since 2011. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in FloridaRecreational use is not legal in Florida.Medical cannabis is legal in Florida since 2016. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in HawaiiRecreational use is decriminalized in Hawaii but not fully legal.Medical cannabis is legal in Hawaii since 2000. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in IllinoisRecreational use is legal in Illinois since 2019. Adults can possess up to 30g flower, 5g concentrate. Retail sales began in 2020.Medical cannabis is legal in Illinois since 2013. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in KentuckyRecreational use is not legal in Kentucky.Medical cannabis is legal in Kentucky since 2023. Dispensary rollout is in progress.Cannabis in LouisianaRecreational use is decriminalized in Louisiana but not fully legal.Medical cannabis is legal in Louisiana since 2015. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MaineRecreational use is legal in Maine since 2016. Adults can possess up to 2.5 oz. Retail sales began in 2020.Medical cannabis is legal in Maine since 1999. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MarylandRecreational use is legal in Maryland since 2022. Adults can possess up to 1.5 oz. Retail sales began in 2023.Medical cannabis is legal in Maryland since 2014. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MassachusettsRecreational use is legal in Massachusetts since 2016. Adults can possess up to 1 oz public, 10 oz home. Retail sales began in 2018.Medical cannabis is legal in Massachusetts since 2012. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MichiganRecreational use is legal in Michigan since 2018. Adults can possess up to 2.5 oz. Retail sales began in 2019.Medical cannabis is legal in Michigan since 2008. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MinnesotaRecreational use is legal in Minnesota since 2023. Adults can possess up to 2 oz public, 2 lbs home. Retail sales began in 2025.Medical cannabis is legal in Minnesota since 2014. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MississippiRecreational use is decriminalized in Mississippi but not fully legal.Medical cannabis is legal in Mississippi since 2022. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MissouriRecreational use is legal in Missouri since 2022. Adults can possess up to 3 oz. Retail sales began in 2023.Medical cannabis is legal in Missouri since 2018. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in MontanaRecreational use is legal in Montana since 2020. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2022.Medical cannabis is legal in Montana since 2004. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in NebraskaRecreational use is decriminalized in Nebraska but not fully legal.Medical cannabis is legal in Nebraska since 2024. Dispensary rollout is in progress.Cannabis in NevadaRecreational use is legal in Nevada since 2016. Adults can possess up to 1 oz flower, 3.5g concentrate. Retail sales began in 2017.Medical cannabis is legal in Nevada since 2000. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in New HampshireRecreational use is decriminalized in New Hampshire but not fully legal.Medical cannabis is legal in New Hampshire since 2013. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in New JerseyRecreational use is legal in New Jersey since 2020. Adults can possess up to 6 oz. Retail sales began in 2022.Medical cannabis is legal in New Jersey since 2010. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in New MexicoRecreational use is legal in New Mexico since 2021. Adults can possess up to 2 oz. Retail sales began in 2022.Medical cannabis is legal in New Mexico since 2007. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in New YorkRecreational use is legal in New York since 2021. Adults can possess up to 3 oz flower, 24g concentrate. Retail sales began in 2023.Medical cannabis is legal in New York since 2014. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in North DakotaRecreational use is decriminalized in North Dakota but not fully legal.Medical cannabis is legal in North Dakota since 2016. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in OhioRecreational use is legal in Ohio since 2023. Adults can possess up to 2.5 oz. Retail sales began in 2024.Medical cannabis is legal in Ohio since 2016. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in OklahomaRecreational use is not legal in Oklahoma.Medical cannabis is legal in Oklahoma since 2018. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in OregonRecreational use is legal in Oregon since 2014. Adults can possess up to 1 oz public, 8 oz home. Retail sales began in 2015.Medical cannabis is legal in Oregon since 1998. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in PennsylvaniaRecreational use is not legal in Pennsylvania.Medical cannabis is legal in Pennsylvania since 2016. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in Rhode IslandRecreational use is legal in Rhode Island since 2022. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2022.Medical cannabis is legal in Rhode Island since 2006. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in South DakotaRecreational use is not legal in South Dakota.Medical cannabis is legal in South Dakota since 2020. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in UtahRecreational use is not legal in Utah.Medical cannabis is legal in Utah since 2018. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in VermontRecreational use is legal in Vermont since 2018. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2022.Medical cannabis is legal in Vermont since 2004. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in VirginiaRecreational use is legal in Virginia since 2021. Adults can possess up to 1 oz.Medical cannabis is legal in Virginia since 2020. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in WashingtonRecreational use is legal in Washington since 2012. Adults can possess up to 1 oz flower, 7g concentrate. Retail sales began in 2014.Medical cannabis is legal in Washington since 1998. Licensed dispensaries are operating.Cannabis in West VirginiaRecreational use is not legal in West Virginia.Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia since 2017. Licensed dispensaries are operating.
Cannabis Questions
Do cannabis laws change by state?
Yes. Each state sets its own rules for adult-use cannabis, medical programs, possession limits, home cultivation, licensing, and retail access.
What is the difference between medical and recreational cannabis?
Recreational cannabis is for adults 21 and older where authorized. Medical cannabis is governed by each state's patient program, qualifying rules, and licensed medical channels.
Where should shoppers buy cannabis?
Buy only through licensed retailers or medical channels allowed by the state. Licensed stores verify age or patient status and follow state tracking, labeling, and testing rules.