Is Weed Legal in My State?
Complete breakdown of cannabis legality across all 50 US states, updated for 2026. Click on a recreational state to browse dispensaries.
24
Fully Legal
14
Medical Only
7
CBD Only
5
Illegal
Recreational & Medical (24 states)
Alaska
AK
Legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz.
Browse dispensariesArizona
AZ
Prop 207 legalized recreational use in 2020. Possession up to 1 oz for adults 21+.
Browse dispensariesCalifornia
CA
The largest legal market. Recreational since 2016. Possession up to 28.5g of flower.
Browse dispensariesColorado
CO
One of the first to legalize in 2012. Up to 1 oz for recreational, 2 oz for medical.
Browse dispensariesConnecticut
CT
Adult-use sales began in 2023. Up to 1.5 oz of flower for adults 21+.
Browse dispensariesDelaware
DE
Legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Up to 1 oz for personal use.
Illinois
IL
Adult-use since 2020. Up to 30g flower, 5g concentrate for residents.
Browse dispensariesMaine
ME
Recreational since 2016. Up to 2.5 oz for personal use.
Browse dispensariesMaryland
MD
Adult-use legalized in 2023. Up to 1.5 oz of flower or 12g of concentrate.
Massachusetts
MA
Legal since 2016. Up to 1 oz in public, 10 oz at home.
Browse dispensariesMichigan
MI
Recreational since 2018. Up to 2.5 oz in public, 10 oz at home.
Browse dispensariesMinnesota
MN
Adult-use legalized in 2023. Up to 2 oz of flower in public.
Missouri
MO
Recreational approved in 2022. Up to 3 oz of flower for adults 21+.
Montana
MT
Recreational since 2021. Up to 1 oz of flower for personal use.
Browse dispensariesNevada
NV
Recreational since 2017. Up to 1 oz of flower. Thriving market especially in Las Vegas.
Browse dispensariesNew Jersey
NJ
Adult-use since 2022. Up to 1 oz of flower for adults 21+.
Browse dispensariesNew Mexico
NM
Recreational since 2022. Up to 2 oz of flower for personal use.
New York
NY
Legal since 2021, retail sales growing rapidly. Up to 3 oz of flower.
Browse dispensariesOhio
OH
Recreational approved by voters in 2023. Up to 2.5 oz of flower.
Oregon
OR
Recreational since 2015. Up to 1 oz in public, 8 oz at home.
Browse dispensariesRhode Island
RI
Recreational since 2022. Up to 1 oz of flower for adults 21+.
Vermont
VT
Retail sales began in 2022. Up to 1 oz of flower for adults 21+.
Browse dispensariesVirginia
VA
Possession legalized in 2021. Retail sales framework in development.
Washington
WA
One of the first to legalize in 2012. Up to 1 oz of flower for adults 21+.
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Medical Only (14 states)
Alabama
AL
Medical cannabis program launched in 2023. Limited conditions qualify.
Arkansas
AR
Medical cannabis approved in 2016. Patients with qualifying conditions may access dispensaries.
Florida
FL
Robust medical program. Recreational ballot measure narrowly failed in 2024.
Hawaii
HI
Medical cannabis program since 2000. Dispensaries operate on all major islands.
Kentucky
KY
Medical cannabis program signed into law in 2023.
Louisiana
LA
Medical cannabis available through licensed pharmacies. Smokeable flower permitted since 2022.
Mississippi
MS
Medical cannabis program passed in 2022. Limited qualifying conditions.
New Hampshire
NH
Medical cannabis available. Recreational decriminalized but not legal for sale.
North Dakota
ND
Medical cannabis approved in 2016. Limited dispensary locations.
Oklahoma
OK
One of the most accessible medical programs. Low barriers to getting a card.
Pennsylvania
PA
Medical program since 2016. Recreational legalization under discussion.
South Dakota
SD
Medical cannabis approved in 2020. Recreational measure overturned by courts.
Utah
UT
Medical cannabis available through state-licensed pharmacies since 2020.
West Virginia
WV
Medical cannabis program launched in 2021.
CBD Only (7 states)
Georgia
GA
Low-THC cannabis oil (under 5% THC) permitted for registered patients.
Indiana
IN
Only CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are legal.
Iowa
IA
Limited medical cannabidiol program for qualifying patients.
North Carolina
NC
Only hemp-derived CBD is legal. Medical bills under consideration.
Tennessee
TN
Only hemp-derived CBD legal. Very limited access.
Texas
TX
Compassionate Use Program allows very low-THC cannabis for limited conditions.
Wisconsin
WI
Only CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are legal.
Fully Illegal (5 states)
Idaho
ID
Cannabis remains illegal for all purposes. No medical program.
Kansas
KS
Cannabis remains illegal. Decriminalization bills have been proposed but not passed.
Nebraska
NE
Cannabis remains illegal. Limited decriminalization for first offenses.
South Carolina
SC
Cannabis remains illegal for all purposes.
Wyoming
WY
Cannabis remains illegal for all purposes.
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Disclaimer
Cannabis laws are constantly evolving. While we strive to keep this page accurate, always verify current regulations with your state or local government before purchasing or consuming cannabis. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.