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Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction

December 17, 2023

In the United States, the use and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law by way of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, prohibiting its use for any purpose.[1] Despite this, most states have passed laws to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes, while close to a majority of states have legalized for recreational use.

Legality of cannabis in the United States
  Legal for recreational use
  Legal for medical use
  Illegal
 D  Decriminalized
Notes:
· Reflects law of states and territories, including laws which have not yet gone into effect. Does not reflect federal, tribal, or local laws.
· Hemp and hemp-derived products have been legal since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill.

The medical use of cannabis is legal with a medical recommendation in 38 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories,[a] and the federal District of Columbia (D.C.).[2] Ten other states have laws that limit the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), for the purpose of allowing access to products rich in cannabidiol (CBD).[2] The Rohrabacher–Farr amendment, first passed in 2014, prohibits federal prosecution of individuals complying with state medical cannabis laws.[3]

The recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 24 states, three U.S. territories, and D.C.[b] Another seven states have decriminalized its use.[c][4] Commercial distribution has been legalized in all jurisdictions where possession has been legalized, except for Virginia and D.C. Personal cultivation for recreational use is allowed in all of these jurisdictions except for Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington state.

Some cannabis-derived compounds have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prescription use. Cannabinoid drugs which have received FDA approval are Marinol (THC), Syndros (THC), Cesamet (nabilone), and Epidiolex (CBD). For non-prescription use, CBD, delta-8 THC, and other naturally-occurring cannabinoids derived from industrial hemp are legal and unregulated[5] at the federal level, but legality and enforcement varies by state.[6][7][8]

By state edit

Legend:
  Legal for recreational use
  Legal for medical use
  Illegal
 D Decriminalized
State Recreational Medical Cultivation Notes
  Alabama Illegal; Misdemeanor for first offense, any subsequent offense is a felony Legal to possess up to "70 daily dosages" at one time. Illegal.[9][10]
Main article: Cannabis in Alabama
  • First-time may be punished as a misdemeanor, but further possession, or intent to sell, can result in felony charges.
  • Medical use legalized in May 2021 through bill signed by Governor Kay Ivey.[11]
  • Registered patients are permitted to possess a maximum of "70 daily dosages" of medical cannabis at one time. Doses of authorized cannabis products are capped at a maximum of 50 milligrams for the first 90 days.[9]
  Alaska Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g)[12] Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g)[13] Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of no more than 6 plants per person, or twelve plants in a household with two or more adults.[14]
Main article: Cannabis in Alaska

Legalized by Measure 2 on November 4, 2014.[15]

  Arizona Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g)[16] Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) per 14 days. Legal for medical (See notes) & recreational use up to an amount of no more than 6 plants per person, or twelve plants in a household with two or more adults.[17]
Main article: Cannabis in Arizona
  • Medical use legalized through Proposition 203 in 2010.[18][19][20]
  • Recreational use legalized through Proposition 207 on November 3, 2020.[21]
  • Medical patients may only cultivate if they're located further than 25 mi (40 km) from the nearest dispensary.
  Arkansas Illegal; Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) per 14 days.[22] Illegal.[23]
Main article: Cannabis in Arkansas
  • Possession under 3 oz (85 g) a misdemeanor; cities of Fayetteville and Eureka Springs labeled cannabis their lowest law enforcement priority.
  • November 8, 2016: medical marijuana legalized when Issue 6 was approved by 53% of voters.[24]
  California Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) Legal to possess up to 8 oz (230 g) Legal for recreational use up to an amount of six plants per household or acre of land.
Main article: Cannabis in California
  • July 1975: Senate Bill 95 reduced the penalty for possession of 1 oz (28 g) or less of cannabis to a citable misdemeanor.[25]
  • November 1996: first state to legalize medical marijuana when Proposition 215 was approved by 56% of voters.[26]
  • November 2016: Proposition 64 passed by 57% to 43%, legalizing sale and distribution, effective January 1, 2018.[27]
  Colorado Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g)[28] Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g) Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of six plants per person with no more than three of which being mature at one time.[29]
Main article: Cannabis in Colorado
  • November 6, 2012: Colorado Amendment 64 approved by voters, legalizing the sale and possession of marijuana for non-medical use including cultivation of up to six plants with up to three mature.[30][31]
  • In Denver, there is a limit of 12 plants per household regardless of the number of adults.[32]
  • Colorado became the second state to legalize, going into effect four days after Washington state,[31] however, it was the first state for legal retail sales to become established.[33]
  • May 20, 2021: Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs HB 21–1090, a bill which increases possession limits from 1 oz to 2 oz for adults.
  Connecticut Legal to carry up to 1.5 oz (43 g) or possess up to 5 oz (140 g) locked inside a home or trunk of a vehicle Legal to possess up to 5 oz (140 g) per month Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of six plants with only three at a time being mature.
Main article: Cannabis in Connecticut
  • June 22, 2021: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1201, a bill legalizing recreational marijuana for adults beginning July 1, 2021. Those between 18 and 20 would be subject to civil fine up to $150, and minors under 18 cannot be arrested for simple possession.[34]
  Delaware Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) & 12 g (.4 oz) of concentrate Legal to possess up to 6 oz (171 g) Illegal[35]
Main article: Cannabis in Delaware
  • May 13, 2011: Delaware legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[36]
  • February 10, 2012: Governor Jack Markell suspended medical marijuana after a Justice Department letter threatened federal prosecution
  • August 31, 2016: Jack Markell signed House Bill 400, expanding medical cannabis programs for those with a terminal illness.[37][38]
  • April 23, 2023: Bill to legalize recreational cannabis became law without governor's signature.[39]
  Florida Illegal Legal to possess up to three 70-day, or six 35-day "supply limits". One 35-day supply is limited to 2.5 oz (71 g). Illegal.[40]
Main article: Cannabis in Florida
  • November 8, 2016: medical marijuana legalized as of July 1, 2017, when voters passed Amendment 2 by 71%.[41]
  • In 2019, legislation under Senate Bill 182 was enacted, allowing individuals with eligible medical conditions to acquire smokable cannabis from authorized medical marijuana dispensaries.[42]
  Georgia Illegal; decriminalized in the cities of Atlanta,[43] Clarkston,[44] Forest Park,[45] Savannah, South Fulton,[46] Statesboro,[47] unincorporated Fulton County,[48] and Macon–Bibb County. CBD oil (less than 5% THC) Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Georgia (U.S. state)
  • Misdemeanor possession of 1 oz (28 g) or less can be punished by a fine up to $1000 or up to 12 months in jail.[49] It is a felony for anyone to possess more than 1 oz (28 g), manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, purchase, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana and it is punishable by imprisonment for no less than one year and no more than ten years.[50] City and county level punishments for misdemeanor possessions vary.
  • April 16, 2015: use of low-THC CBD oil legalized for medical use, but in-state cultivation, production, and sale remains illegal.[51]
  Hawaii D Illegal; Decriminalized up to .1 oz (3 g)[52] Legal to possess up to 4 oz (114 g). Legal only for medical patients up to an amount not exceeding 7 plants per person.[53]
Main article: Cannabis in Hawaii
  • June 15, 2000: Governor Ben Cayetano signed bill legalizing medical marijuana. First state legislature to do so.[54][55]
  • July 14, 2015: Governor David Ige signed bill allowing medical cannabis dispensaries.[56]
  • July 14, 2016: Governor Ige signed law expanding medical cannabis programs.[57]
  • June 25, 2019: Governor Ige announced that he would not veto a bill passed by the legislature to decriminalize less than 3 g of marijuana. Law went into effect January 11, 2020.[52]
  Idaho Illegal; Misdemeanor (85 g (3.0 oz) or less) CBD oil (less than 0.1% THC) Illegal; Felony
Main article: Cannabis in Idaho
  • Possession of 85 g (3.0 oz) or less a misdemeanor up to 1-year prison or fine up to $1,000 or both. More than 3 oz (85 g) but less than 1 lb (0.45 kg) a felony up to 5 years in prison or fine up to $10,000 or both.[58]
  • 2015: the Idaho Attorney General stipulated that CBD must both contain zero THC and be derived from one of the five identified parts of the cannabis plant, otherwise it is illegal in Idaho under current law.[59]
  • 2021: Senate Bill 1017 is signed into law by Governor Brad Little expanding legal CBD access from 0.0% to 0.1% THC.[60]
  Illinois Legal to possess up to 30 g (1.1 oz)[61] Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) per 14 day period. Legal only for medical patients up to an amount of 5 plants per person.[62]
Main article: Cannabis in Illinois
  • Cannabis Control Act of 1978 allowed for medical marijuana but was never implemented.[63][64]
  • August 1, 2013: Gov. Pat Quinn signed bill legalizing medical marijuana effective January 1, 2014.[65]
  • May 31, 2019: the General Assembly passed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to legalize recreational marijuana use beginning January 1, 2020, allowing adults age 21 and over to possess up to 30 g (1.1 oz).[66] With Gov. J. B. Pritzker's signature on June 25, Illinois became the first state in the nation to legalize adult marijuana sales through an act of state legislature.[67][61]
  Indiana Illegal; Misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail, $1000 fine) CBD oil (less than 0.3% THC) legal for any use Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Indiana
  • 1913: prohibited
  • Decriminalized in Marion County[68]
  • Delta-8 products allowed[69]
  Iowa Illegal; Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to an amount of THC not exceeding 4.5 grams per 90 day period. Illegal; Felony
Main article: Cannabis in Iowa
  • 2014: CBD oil legalized for less than 3% THC.[1]
  • 2017: Medical program expanded to include more qualifying conditions.[70]
  • 2020: THC limit changed to 4.5 grams per 90 days.[71]
  Kansas Illegal; Misdemeanor CBD oil (containing 0% THC) legal for any use Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Kansas
  • 1927: prohibited
  • 2018: CBD oil exempted from the definition of marijuana.[72][73][74]
  Kentucky Illegal; Misdemeanor (8 oz (230 g) or less) Legal to possess an "uninterrupted 30-day supply" Illegal; Misdemeanor (5 plants or less)
Main article: Cannabis in Kentucky
  • 2014: CBD legalized
  • 2022: Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order, effective January 1, 2023, to pardon anyone possessing up to 8 ounces of cannabis if purchased legally in another state and a doctor certifies that patient has one of 21 qualifying conditions.[75][76]
  • 2023: Senate Bill 47 to legalize medical use signed into law.[77]
  Louisiana D Illegal; Decriminalized up to 14 grams (0.49 ounces) Legal to possess up to a "30-day supply" Illegal[78]
Main article: Cannabis in Louisiana
  • 1924: prohibited
  • 2015: medical cannabis legalized
  • 2020: House Bill 819 is signed in to law by Governor John Bel Edwards expanding cannabis access to "any condition" that a doctor "considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his medical education and training to treat."
  • 2021: Decriminalization signed into law by Governor Edwards.[79]
  Maine Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of six plants with no more than three at a time being mature. There is no limit on the amount of seedlings that can be grown at once.[80]
Main article: Cannabis in Maine
  Maryland Legal to possess up to 1.5 oz (42 g) & 12 g (.4 oz) of concentrate beginning July 1, 2023 Legal to possess up to 120 g (4.2 oz) or 36 g (1.3 oz) of concentrate Legal for recreational use up to two plants per household. Registered medical cannabis patients can grow four plants per household.[85]
Main article: Cannabis in Maryland
  Massachusetts Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) in public or 10 oz (280 g) at home Legal to possess up to 10 oz (280 g) per every 2-month period Legal for recreational use up to an amount of six plants per person or twelve plants maximum for 2 or more adults in a household.[89]
Main article: Cannabis in Massachusetts
  • 2008: decriminalized cannabis by 63% vote on Question 2. 1 oz (28 g) or less punishable by $100 fine.[90][91]
  • 2012: medical marijuana legalized when Question 3 passed by 60%.[92][93]
  • 2016: legalized recreational marijuana when Question 4 passed by 54%.[94]
  Michigan Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) in public or 10 oz (280 g) at home Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) Legal for recreational use up to an amount of 12 plants per household.[95]
Main article: Cannabis in Michigan
  Minnesota Legal to possess up to 2 lbs (2 oz in public), 8 g of concentrate, and 800 mg of infused edibles Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) every 14 days. Legal for recreational use up to an amount of 8 plants of which only 4 can be mature at a time[96]
Main article: Cannabis in Minnesota
  • 1976: decriminalization[97]
  • 2014: medical cannabis legalized[98]
  • 2022: Legislation is passed to allow the sale and consumption of food and beverage products containing 5 mg of THC per serving and 50 mg per package.[99]
  • 2023: Governor Tim Walz signs House File 100 to legalize cannabis for recreational use, effective August 1, 2023.[100]
  Mississippi D Illegal; Decriminalized up to 30 g (1.1 oz) or less for first offense. Legal to possess up to 3 oz (85 g) per month Illegal.
Main article: Cannabis in Mississippi
  • 1978: decriminalized
  • 2014: CBD legalized
  • 2020: medical cannabis legalized through Initiative 65,[101][102] which was subsequently overturned by the Supreme Court of Mississippi[103]
  • 2022: Medical use made legal again through bill signed by Governor Tate Reeves.[104][105]
  Missouri Legal to possess up to 3 oz (85 g) Legal to possess up to 6 oz (170 g) per month Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of six plants per person or twelve plants for 2 or more adults in a household with a license.
Main article: Cannabis in Missouri
  • 2014: decriminalized; CBD legalized
  • 2018: Missouri voters approved Amendment 2, allowing for the distribution and regulation of medical cannabis.
  • 2022: Missouri voters approved Amendment 3, legalizing recreational use for adults 21 and older.
  Montana Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) & 8 g of concentrates Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of four plants per person or 8 maximum per household, no more than 4 plants are allowed to be mature at one time.
Main article: Cannabis in Montana
  Nebraska D Illegal; Decriminalized (first offense only) CBD Oil (containing up to 0.3% THC) legal for any use Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Nebraska

Possession up to 1 oz (28 g) fined up to $300 for first offense, with potential mandatory drug education. Second offense fine up to $500 and up to five days' jail, third offense up to $500 fine and maximum one week jail.[106]

  Nevada Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) & one fourth of an oz (7 g) of concentrate Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) Legal for medical & recreational use only for people that live at least 25 mi (40 km) from the nearest dispensary. Limit is 6 plants for recreational use and 12 plants for medical use.[107][108]
Main article: Cannabis in Nevada
  • November 7, 2000: medical marijuana legalized with 65% vote on Question 9.[109][110]
  • November 8, 2016: recreational marijuana legalized when Question 2 passed by 54%.[111]
  • Home cultivation allowed if at least 25 mi (40 km) from store.[112]
  • June 8, 2023: Legal Adult-use possession limits increased from 1 oz & one eighth of an oz of concentrate to 2.5 oz & one quarter of an oz of concentrate.[113]
  New Hampshire D Illegal; Decriminalized up to 0.75 oz (21 g) or less Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g) Illegal.[114]
Main article: Cannabis in New Hampshire
  • July 23, 2013: medical marijuana legalized when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573.[115][116]
  • July 11, 2015: Governor Hassan expanded medical marijuana law.[117]
  • July 18, 2017: Governor Chris Sununu signed bill decriminalizing up to 0.75 oz (21 g).[118]
  New Jersey Legal to possess up to 6 oz (170 g).[119] Licensed delivery services allowed.[120] Legal to possess up to 3 oz (85 g) per month Illegal.[121][122]
Main article: Cannabis in New Jersey
  • January 18, 2010: medical marijuana law signed by Governor Jon Corzine. Maximum 1 year in prison and 1,000 dollar fine for possession of up to 50 grams.[123][124] September 19, 2016: Governor Chris Christie signed Assembly Bill 457 adding PTSD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, effective immediately.[125]
  • November 3, 2020: recreational use legalized by referendum.[126][127]
  • February 22, 2021: enabling legislation for cannabis legalization signed by Governor Phil Murphy. The bill includes provisions for transportation (delivery) and cultivation licensure.[128]
  New Mexico Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g) Legal to possess up to 8 oz (230 g) per 90-day period Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount not to exceed 16 plants, of which no more than 4 can be mature at one time, for medical use, and 6 mature plants, or twelve per household, for recreational use.
Main article: Cannabis in New Mexico
  New York Legal to possess up to 5 lb (2,300 g) of cannabis or 24 g of concentrates at home and 3 oz (85 g) in public or gifting without remuneration.[135] Legal to possess a 60-day supply. Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of three mature and three immature plants per person, with a limit of twelve per household.[136]
Main article: Cannabis in New York
  • July 14, 2014: medical marijuana legalized when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing edibles, oils, pills, and vaporization, but not smoking.[137][138][139]
  • June 20, 2019: full decriminalization bill passed legislature and signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill decriminalizes amounts under 2 oz (57 g), providing for a $50 fine for under 1 oz (28 g) and $100 for under 2 oz. It also eliminates the "in public view" loophole whereby police would demand suspects empty their pockets, thus causing the cannabis to be in public view.[140] The law took effect on August 30, 2019.[141]
  • March 31, 2021: Marijuana legalization law signed by the governor.[142]
  North Carolina D Illegal; Decriminalized up to 42 g (1.5 oz) or less CBD oil Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in North Carolina
  • 1977: decriminalized
  • 2015: CBD legalized
  North Dakota D Illegal; Decriminalized up to 14 g (0.49 oz) or less Legal to possess up to 3 oz (85 g) Illegal.[143]
Main article: Cannabis in North Dakota
  • November 8, 2016: legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Measure 5 by 64%.[144]
  • May 2019: decriminalized[145]
  Ohio Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) and up to 15 grams of cannabis concentrates. Legal to possess a 90-day supply. Legal to grow 6 plants per adult, maximum 12 plants per household.
Main article: Cannabis in Ohio
  • November 3, 2015: A recreational use initiative fails to pass.[146]
  • June 8, 2016: Governor John Kasich signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana.[147]
  • November 7, 2023: Ohio voters passed a ballot referendum legalizing recreational cannabis.[148]
  Oklahoma Illegal Legal to possess up to 8 oz (230 g), 1 oz (28 g) of concentrate, and 72 oz (2 kg) of edibles in a residence. Patients are able to possess up to 3 oz (85 g) in public. Legal only for medical patients up to an amount of six plants & 6 seedlings per person.[149]
Main article: Cannabis in Oklahoma
  Oregon Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g) in public or 8 oz (230 g) at home[153] Legal to possess up to 24 oz (680 g) Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of six mature plants & 18 seedlings for medical patients or four plants per household for recreational use.[154]
Main article: Cannabis in Oregon
  • 1973: Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis.[155]
  • November 4, 2014: voters approved Measure 91 providing for possession and sale of set amounts of cannabis.[156][157]
  • Cannabis sentencing reform signed July 1, 2015, by Governor Kate Brown.[158][159]
  • More medical cannabis reforms signed July 28, 2015, by Governor Brown, effective October 1, 2015.[160][161]
  • Governor Brown signed 25% cannabis sales tax.[162]
  • January 1, 2022: Limit on personal possession increased from 1 oz to 2 oz.[163]
  Pennsylvania Illegal; Decriminalized In Philadelphia and Pittsburgh up to 30 g (1.1 oz)[164] Legal to possess up to a 90-day supply Illegal.[165]
Main article: Cannabis in Pennsylvania
  • April 17, 2016: medical use law signed by Governor Wolf. Possession of 30 g (1.1 oz) or less up to 30 days in jail and fine up to $500. More than 30g a misdemeanor up to a year in jail and $5000 fine.[166]
  Rhode Island Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of 12 plants & 12 seedlings for medical patients or six plants of which no more than 3 are mature for recreational use.[167][168]
Main article: Cannabis in Rhode Island

Legalized by bills signed on May 25, 2022.[169][170]

  South Carolina Misdemeanor[171] Cannabis oil (less than 0.9% THC) Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in South Carolina
  • 2014: Governor Nikki Haley signed Senate Bill 1035, "Julian's Law", allowing children with severe epilepsy to be treated with CBD oil if recommended by a physician.[172]
  South Dakota Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to 3 oz (85 g) Legal for medical patients up to an amount not exceeding 3 plants; more in some cases.[173]
Main article: Cannabis in South Dakota

Possession of 2 oz or less a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 1 year in prison and a maximum fine $2,000.[174]

Medical use legal effective July 1, 2021.

  • November 3, 2020: Medical and recreational use legalized by separate referendums.[175][176]
  • February 8, 2021: Recreational legalization referendum (Amendment A) overturned by circuit court judge as unconstitutional.[177]
  • On November 24, 2021, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that Amendment A was unconstitutional, striking down recreational legalization.[178]
  Tennessee Illegal; Misdemeanor (less than .5 oz (14 g); first or second offense only). Cannabis oil (less than 0.9% THC) Illegal; Misdemeanor (nine plants or less),
Felony (ten or more plants)
Main article: Cannabis in Tennessee

First-time possession one year supervised probation instead of one year in prison; possession of .5 oz (14 g) or more for resale a felony. CBD oil possession allowed as of May 4, 2015, if suffering seizures or epilepsy with recommendation of doctor.[179]

  Texas Illegal (De facto legal by refusal to arrest for less than 4 oz (112 g) in possession in Austin. A "cite and release" policy is in effect in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and residents of Travis County). CBD oil (no more than 1% THC and no less than 10% CBD) Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Texas
  • December 2014: possession of up to 2 oz (57 g) of marijuana can result in a jail sentence of up to six months and fine of up to $2,000.[180]
  • June 1, 2015: governor Greg Abbott signed a bill legalizing CBD oil for medical use in patients with intractable epilepsy.[181]
  • May 2019: expanded the qualifying conditions of medical cannabis to include Parkinson's disease, ALS, autism, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, and terminal cancer.[182]
  • June 2021: Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that expands limited medical program from 0.5% THC to 1.0% THC. Effective September 1, 2021.[183]
  Utah Illegal; Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to 4 oz (113 g) per 30-day period Illegal.[184]
Main article: Cannabis in Utah
  • 2014: HB 105 signed which allows use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with epilepsy.[185]
  • March 2018: HB 195 signed which allows cannabis for certain terminally ill patients.[186]
  • Possession up to an 1 oz (28 g) 6-months prison and maximum fine $1,000. Over 10 oz (280 g) $10,000 fine. Selling any amount a felony with 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine.[187]
  Vermont Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g) Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of 9 plants, with only 2 at a time being mature for medical patients, or six plants for recreational use of which no more than two can be mature at one time.
Main article: Cannabis in Vermont
  • May 19, 2004: medical marijuana legalized when Senate Bill 76 was enacted.[188]
  • June 2007: medical marijuana expanded by the enactment of SB 7.[189]
  • June 6, 2013: Governor Peter Shumlin signed HB200, decriminalizing 1 oz (28 g).[190]
  • January 2018: HB511 was enacted,[191][192][193] legalizing recreational use of 1 oz (28 g) and two plants,[194] taking effect on July 1, 2018.[195][196][197] First state legislature to legalize recreational marijuana.[198]
  Virginia Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) in public; no limit applies at home.[199] Legislature has yet to authorize retail sales. Legal to possess up to 4 oz (113 g) per 30-day period; unlike recreational use, commercial sales of medical marijuana is legal. Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of 4 plants per household.[200]
Main article: Cannabis in Virginia
  • April 2020: decriminalized up to 1 oz (28 g) (punishable by a $25 fine) per legislation signed by Governor Ralph Northam.[201]
  • April 7, 2021: Legalized for recreational use effective July 1, 2021.[202] Retail sales were scheduled to begin by January 1, 2024, but the legislature did not go on to develop the necessary legal framework.[203]
  Washington Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) Legal to possess up to 3 oz (85 g), 48 oz (1.3 kg) of edibles, 21 g (.74 oz) of concentrate, & 216 oz (6.1 kg) of infused-liquids. Legal for medical patients only up to an amount of 6 plants.[204][205]
Main article: Cannabis in Washington (state)
  • 2012: legalized by Washington Initiative 502. The law permits anyone over 21 to carry 1 oz (28 g), and it requires licensed sellers, distributors, and growers. Home growing is not allowed except for medical use.[206] First state to legalize recreational marijuana on December 6, 2012, four days before Colorado.[207]
  West Virginia Illegal; Misdemeanor Legal Illegal.[208]
Main article: Cannabis in West Virginia

"Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis; providing for protections for the medical use of cannabis..."[209]

  Wisconsin Illegal; Misdemeanor on first offense, felony on subsequent offenses; decriminalized in the cities of Milwaukee and Madison[210][211] CBD oil Illegal; Felony
Main article: Cannabis in Wisconsin
  • First possession a misdemeanor fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months, or both. Second offense a Class I felony fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to 3.5 years, or both.[212]
  • Medical CBD oil legalized in 2014 and 2017.[209]
  • In 2020, Madison, WI legalized the possession of up to 1 oz (28 g) of recreational cannabis, including smoking cannabis on public property (not including places where cigarettes are already banned, inside or within 1,000 feet (300 m) of a school, or behind the wheel).[213]
  Wyoming Illegal; Misdemeanor CBD oil Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Wyoming

Being under the influence of marijuana is a misdemeanor up to 90 days in prison and fine up to $100. Possession of 3 oz (85 g) or less a misdemeanor up to 1 year in prison and fine up to $1000.[214]

Federal district edit

District Recreational Medical Cultivation Notes
  District of Columbia Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g). No commercial sales.[215] Legal to possess up to 8 oz (230 g) Legal for recreational use up to an amount of six plants with only three being mature at a time; there are no provisions for commercial recreational cultivation.
Main article: Cannabis in Washington, D.C.
  • 1998: Initiative 59 was voted in to allow medical marijuana, but was blocked from taking effect by Congress until 2009.
  • 2014: D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray signed a bill that decriminalized possession of up to 1 oz (28 g) of marijuana in the U.S. capital for persons 18 years of age or older. The law made possession a civil violation with a penalty of $25, lower than most city parking tickets.
  • 2014, D.C. voted by ballot Initiative 71 to legalize recreational marijuana possession, cultivation, and transportation; commercial production and sale prohibited. The law went into effect February 26, 2015, following 30 days of congressional review.[216]

By inhabited territory edit

Territory Recreational Medical Cultivation Notes
  American Samoa Illegal Illegal Illegal
Main article: Cannabis in American Samoa
  • In 1999, the territory established a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for possession of any amount of any illegal drug, to explicitly include marijuana, even when medically prescribed in another jurisdiction.[217]
  Guam Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) & 8 g of concentrate Legal to possess up to 2.5 oz (71 g) Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount not exceeding 6 mature & 12 immature plants for medical patients or up to 6 immature & 3 mature plants for recreational use.[218]
Main article: Cannabis in Guam
  • November 4, 2014: residents passed a ballot measure that allows cannabis for medical use only.[219]
  • March 2019: the Legislature of Guam passed a bill (by a close vote of 8–7) to legalize recreational cannabis. The Governor of Guam signed the bill into law on April 4, 2019, with immediate effect.[220]
  Northern Mariana Islands Legal Legal Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of 6 mature and 12 immature plants.[221]
Main article: Cannabis in the Northern Mariana Islands
  • September 21, 2018: Republican governor Ralph Torres signed a bill into law to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in the territory.[222][223]
  Puerto Rico Illegal Legal to possess up to a 30-day supply. Illegal.[224]
Main article: Cannabis in Puerto Rico
  • May 4, 2015: the governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order legalizing medicinal marijuana in the U.S. territory.[225]
  U.S. Virgin Islands Legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g), 1 oz (28 g) of edibles, & 14 g (.5 oz) of concentrate Legal to possess up to 4 oz (113 g) Legal for medical patients up to an amount of 12 plants. Cultivation for non-medical use is only legal for sacramental purposes.[226]
Main article: Cannabis in the United States Virgin Islands
  • December 2014: possession of up to 1 oz (28 g) was decriminalized.[227]
  • January 2019: medical use was legalized.[228]
  • January 2023: Bill to legalize recreational use signed by Governor Albert Bryan on January 18, 2023.[229]

By tribal nation edit

Main article: Cannabis on American Indian reservations

Note: There are approximately 326 federally recognized Indian reservations in the United States. This table shows only reservations which are known to have legalized medical or recreational use of cannabis, and may not be a complete list of reservations that have done so.

Reservation Recreational Medical Cultivation Notes
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
(South Dakota) 		Legal[230] Legal Illegal; Only one site has been allowed as the primary growing location. In summer 2015, the tribal authorities voted 5–1 to legalize recreational cannabis, making them the first reservation to do so following the 2013 Cole Memorandum.[230]
Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe (South Dakota) Legal Legal Legal Legalized by referendum in March 2020, ordinance effective November 27, 2020.[231]
Suquamish Tribe
(Washington state) 		Legal[232][233] Legal Legal In September 2015, the tribe signed the nation's first tribe-state cannabis pact, under which the tribe would operate a cannabis retail store with regulations paralleling those of Washington state.[234]
Squaxin Island Tribe
(Washington state) 		Legal[235] Legal Legal Legalized in November 2015.[236]
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
(North Carolina) 		Legal Legal[237] Illegal
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
(New York) 		Legal Legal Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of twelve plants. Legislation approved in June 2021 legalizing recreational use of cannabis and establishing a dispensary license program where all growing, processing, and sales must take place on tribal land.[241][242][243]

Legalization timeline edit

United States jurisdictions with legalized recreational cannabis
Jurisdiction Effective date Licensed sales since Legalization method
  Washington (state) December 6, 2012 July 8, 2014 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Colorado December 10, 2012[244] January 1, 2014 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Alaska February 24, 2015 October 29, 2016 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Washington, D.C. February 26, 2015 Never authorized Initiated Ballot Measure
  Oregon July 1, 2015 October 1, 2015 Initiated Ballot Measure
  California November 9, 2016 January 1, 2018 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Massachusetts December 15, 2016 November 20, 2018 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Nevada January 1, 2017 July 1, 2017 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Maine January 30, 2017 October 9, 2020 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Vermont July 1, 2018 October 1, 2022[245] Legislative Bill
  Northern Mariana Islands September 21, 2018 July 16, 2021[246] Legislative Bill
  Michigan December 6, 2018 December 1, 2019 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Guam April 4, 2019 Not yet started Legislative Bill
  Illinois January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020 Legislative Bill
  Arizona November 30, 2020 January 22, 2021 Initiated Ballot Measure
  Montana January 1, 2021 January 1, 2022[247] Initiated Ballot Measure
  New Jersey February 22, 2021 April 21, 2022 Legislatively Referred Ballot Measure
  New York March 31, 2021 December 29, 2022[248] Legislative Bill
  New Mexico June 29, 2021[249] April 1, 2022[250][251] Legislative Bill
  Connecticut July 1, 2021 January 10, 2023[252] Legislative Bill
  Virginia July 1, 2021 Never authorized Legislative Bill
  Rhode Island May 25, 2022 December 1, 2022 Legislative Bill
  Missouri December 8, 2022 February 3, 2023[253] Initiated Ballot Measure
  United States Virgin Islands January 18, 2023 Not yet started Legislative Bill
  Delaware April 23, 2023 Not yet started Legislative Bill
  Maryland July 1, 2023 July 1, 2023 Legislatively Referred Ballot Measure
  Minnesota August 1, 2023[100] Not yet started Legislative Bill
  Ohio December 7, 2023 Not yet started Initiated Ballot Measure


See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
  2. ^ States that have legalized the use of recreational marijuana, including laws which have not yet gone into effect: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington

    Territories that have legalized recreational marijuana include: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands
  3. ^ Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota

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In the United States the use and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law by way of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use prohibiting its use for any purpose 1 Despite this most states have passed laws to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes while close to a majority of states have legalized for recreational use Legality of cannabis in the United States Legal for recreational use Legal for medical use Illegal D Decriminalized Notes Reflects law of states and territories including laws which have not yet gone into effect Does not reflect federal tribal or local laws Hemp and hemp derived products have been legal since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill vteThe medical use of cannabis is legal with a medical recommendation in 38 states four out of five permanently inhabited U S territories a and the federal District of Columbia D C 2 Ten other states have laws that limit the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol THC for the purpose of allowing access to products rich in cannabidiol CBD 2 The Rohrabacher Farr amendment first passed in 2014 prohibits federal prosecution of individuals complying with state medical cannabis laws 3 The recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 24 states three U S territories and D C b Another seven states have decriminalized its use c 4 Commercial distribution has been legalized in all jurisdictions where possession has been legalized except for Virginia and D C Personal cultivation for recreational use is allowed in all of these jurisdictions except for Delaware Illinois New Jersey and Washington state Some cannabis derived compounds have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration FDA for prescription use Cannabinoid drugs which have received FDA approval are Marinol THC Syndros THC Cesamet nabilone and Epidiolex CBD For non prescription use CBD delta 8 THC and other naturally occurring cannabinoids derived from industrial hemp are legal and unregulated 5 at the federal level but legality and enforcement varies by state 6 7 8 Contents 1 By state 2 Federal district 3 By inhabited territory 4 By tribal nation 5 Legalization timeline 6 See also 7 Notes 8 References 9 External linksBy state editLegend Legal for recreational use Legal for medical use Illegal D DecriminalizedState Recreational Medical Cultivation Notes nbsp Alabama Illegal Misdemeanor for first offense any subsequent offense is a felony Legal to possess up to 70 daily dosages at one time Illegal 9 10 Main article Cannabis in Alabama First time may be punished as a misdemeanor but further possession or intent to sell can result in felony charges Medical use legalized in May 2021 through bill signed by Governor Kay Ivey 11 Registered patients are permitted to possess a maximum of 70 daily dosages of medical cannabis at one time Doses of authorized cannabis products are capped at a maximum of 50 milligrams for the first 90 days 9 nbsp Alaska Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g 12 Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g 13 Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of no more than 6 plants per person or twelve plants in a household with two or more adults 14 Main article Cannabis in Alaska Legalized by Measure 2 on November 4 2014 15 nbsp Arizona Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g 16 Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g per 14 days Legal for medical See notes amp recreational use up to an amount of no more than 6 plants per person or twelve plants in a household with two or more adults 17 Main article Cannabis in Arizona Medical use legalized through Proposition 203 in 2010 18 19 20 Recreational use legalized through Proposition 207 on November 3 2020 21 Medical patients may only cultivate if they re located further than 25 mi 40 km from the nearest dispensary nbsp Arkansas Illegal Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g per 14 days 22 Illegal 23 Main article Cannabis in Arkansas Possession under 3 oz 85 g a misdemeanor cities of Fayetteville and Eureka Springs labeled cannabis their lowest law enforcement priority November 8 2016 medical marijuana legalized when Issue 6 was approved by 53 of voters 24 nbsp California Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g Legal to possess up to 8 oz 230 g Legal for recreational use up to an amount of six plants per household or acre of land Main article Cannabis in California July 1975 Senate Bill 95 reduced the penalty for possession of 1 oz 28 g or less of cannabis to a citable misdemeanor 25 November 1996 first state to legalize medical marijuana when Proposition 215 was approved by 56 of voters 26 November 2016 Proposition 64 passed by 57 to 43 legalizing sale and distribution effective January 1 2018 27 nbsp Colorado Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g 28 Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of six plants per person with no more than three of which being mature at one time 29 Main article Cannabis in Colorado November 6 2012 Colorado Amendment 64 approved by voters legalizing the sale and possession of marijuana for non medical use including cultivation of up to six plants with up to three mature 30 31 In Denver there is a limit of 12 plants per household regardless of the number of adults 32 Colorado became the second state to legalize going into effect four days after Washington state 31 however it was the first state for legal retail sales to become established 33 May 20 2021 Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs HB 21 1090 a bill which increases possession limits from 1 oz to 2 oz for adults nbsp Connecticut Legal to carry up to 1 5 oz 43 g or possess up to 5 oz 140 g locked inside a home or trunk of a vehicle Legal to possess up to 5 oz 140 g per month Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of six plants with only three at a time being mature Main article Cannabis in Connecticut June 22 2021 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1201 a bill legalizing recreational marijuana for adults beginning July 1 2021 Those between 18 and 20 would be subject to civil fine up to 150 and minors under 18 cannot be arrested for simple possession 34 nbsp Delaware Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g amp 12 g 4 oz of concentrate Legal to possess up to 6 oz 171 g Illegal 35 Main article Cannabis in Delaware May 13 2011 Delaware legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature 36 February 10 2012 Governor Jack Markell suspended medical marijuana after a Justice Department letter threatened federal prosecution August 31 2016 Jack Markell signed House Bill 400 expanding medical cannabis programs for those with a terminal illness 37 38 April 23 2023 Bill to legalize recreational cannabis became law without governor s signature 39 nbsp Florida Illegal Legal to possess up to three 70 day or six 35 day supply limits One 35 day supply is limited to 2 5 oz 71 g Illegal 40 Main article Cannabis in Florida November 8 2016 medical marijuana legalized as of July 1 2017 when voters passed Amendment 2 by 71 41 In 2019 legislation under Senate Bill 182 was enacted allowing individuals with eligible medical conditions to acquire smokable cannabis from authorized medical marijuana dispensaries 42 nbsp Georgia Illegal decriminalized in the cities of Atlanta 43 Clarkston 44 Forest Park 45 Savannah South Fulton 46 Statesboro 47 unincorporated Fulton County 48 and Macon Bibb County CBD oil less than 5 THC Illegal Main article Cannabis in Georgia U S state Misdemeanor possession of 1 oz 28 g or less can be punished by a fine up to 1000 or up to 12 months in jail 49 It is a felony for anyone to possess more than 1 oz 28 g manufacture deliver distribute dispense administer purchase sell or possess with intent to distribute marijuana and it is punishable by imprisonment for no less than one year and no more than ten years 50 City and county level punishments for misdemeanor possessions vary April 16 2015 use of low THC CBD oil legalized for medical use but in state cultivation production and sale remains illegal 51 nbsp Hawaii D Illegal Decriminalized up to 1 oz 3 g 52 Legal to possess up to 4 oz 114 g Legal only for medical patients up to an amount not exceeding 7 plants per person 53 Main article Cannabis in Hawaii June 15 2000 Governor Ben Cayetano signed bill legalizing medical marijuana First state legislature to do so 54 55 July 14 2015 Governor David Ige signed bill allowing medical cannabis dispensaries 56 July 14 2016 Governor Ige signed law expanding medical cannabis programs 57 June 25 2019 Governor Ige announced that he would not veto a bill passed by the legislature to decriminalize less than 3 g of marijuana Law went into effect January 11 2020 52 nbsp Idaho Illegal Misdemeanor 85 g 3 0 oz or less CBD oil less than 0 1 THC Illegal Felony Main article Cannabis in Idaho Possession of 85 g 3 0 oz or less a misdemeanor up to 1 year prison or fine up to 1 000 or both More than 3 oz 85 g but less than 1 lb 0 45 kg a felony up to 5 years in prison or fine up to 10 000 or both 58 2015 the Idaho Attorney General stipulated that CBD must both contain zero THC and be derived from one of the five identified parts of the cannabis plant otherwise it is illegal in Idaho under current law 59 2021 Senate Bill 1017 is signed into law by Governor Brad Little expanding legal CBD access from 0 0 to 0 1 THC 60 nbsp Illinois Legal to possess up to 30 g 1 1 oz 61 Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g per 14 day period Legal only for medical patients up to an amount of 5 plants per person 62 Main article Cannabis in Illinois Cannabis Control Act of 1978 allowed for medical marijuana but was never implemented 63 64 August 1 2013 Gov Pat Quinn signed bill legalizing medical marijuana effective January 1 2014 65 May 31 2019 the General Assembly passed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to legalize recreational marijuana use beginning January 1 2020 allowing adults age 21 and over to possess up to 30 g 1 1 oz 66 With Gov J B Pritzker s signature on June 25 Illinois became the first state in the nation to legalize adult marijuana sales through an act of state legislature 67 61 nbsp Indiana Illegal Misdemeanor up to 6 months in jail 1000 fine CBD oil less than 0 3 THC legal for any use Illegal Main article Cannabis in Indiana 1913 prohibited Decriminalized in Marion County 68 Delta 8 products allowed 69 nbsp Iowa Illegal Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to an amount of THC not exceeding 4 5 grams per 90 day period Illegal Felony Main article Cannabis in Iowa 2014 CBD oil legalized for less than 3 THC 1 2017 Medical program expanded to include more qualifying conditions 70 2020 THC limit changed to 4 5 grams per 90 days 71 nbsp Kansas Illegal Misdemeanor CBD oil containing 0 THC legal for any use Illegal Main article Cannabis in Kansas 1927 prohibited 2018 CBD oil exempted from the definition of marijuana 72 73 74 nbsp Kentucky Illegal Misdemeanor 8 oz 230 g or less Legal to possess an uninterrupted 30 day supply Illegal Misdemeanor 5 plants or less Main article Cannabis in Kentucky 2014 CBD legalized 2022 Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order effective January 1 2023 to pardon anyone possessing up to 8 ounces of cannabis if purchased legally in another state and a doctor certifies that patient has one of 21 qualifying conditions 75 76 2023 Senate Bill 47 to legalize medical use signed into law 77 nbsp Louisiana D Illegal Decriminalized up to 14 grams 0 49 ounces Legal to possess up to a 30 day supply Illegal 78 Main article Cannabis in Louisiana 1924 prohibited 2015 medical cannabis legalized 2020 House Bill 819 is signed in to law by Governor John Bel Edwards expanding cannabis access to any condition that a doctor considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his medical education and training to treat 2021 Decriminalization signed into law by Governor Edwards 79 nbsp Maine Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of six plants with no more than three at a time being mature There is no limit on the amount of seedlings that can be grown at once 80 Main article Cannabis in Maine 1913 Prohibited 1976 Decriminalized 1999 Medical cannabis legalized 81 2009 Further decriminalized 82 83 2016 Legalized recreational under 2016 Maine Question 1 84 nbsp Maryland Legal to possess up to 1 5 oz 42 g amp 12 g 4 oz of concentrate beginning July 1 2023 Legal to possess up to 120 g 4 2 oz or 36 g 1 3 oz of concentrate Legal for recreational use up to two plants per household Registered medical cannabis patients can grow four plants per household 85 Main article Cannabis in Maryland 2014 decriminalized 86 87 2022 legalized under 2022 Maryland Question 4 effective July 1 2023 88 nbsp Massachusetts Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g in public or 10 oz 280 g at home Legal to possess up to 10 oz 280 g per every 2 month period Legal for recreational use up to an amount of six plants per person or twelve plants maximum for 2 or more adults in a household 89 Main article Cannabis in Massachusetts 2008 decriminalized cannabis by 63 vote on Question 2 1 oz 28 g or less punishable by 100 fine 90 91 2012 medical marijuana legalized when Question 3 passed by 60 92 93 2016 legalized recreational marijuana when Question 4 passed by 54 94 nbsp Michigan Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g in public or 10 oz 280 g at home Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g Legal for recreational use up to an amount of 12 plants per household 95 Main article Cannabis in Michigan 2008 legalized medical cannabis under Proposal 1 2018 legalized recreational cannabis with the voter approval of 2018 Michigan Proposal 1 nbsp Minnesota Legal to possess up to 2 lbs 2 oz in public 8 g of concentrate and 800 mg of infused edibles Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g every 14 days Legal for recreational use up to an amount of 8 plants of which only 4 can be mature at a time 96 Main article Cannabis in Minnesota 1976 decriminalization 97 2014 medical cannabis legalized 98 2022 Legislation is passed to allow the sale and consumption of food and beverage products containing 5 mg of THC per serving and 50 mg per package 99 2023 Governor Tim Walz signs House File 100 to legalize cannabis for recreational use effective August 1 2023 100 nbsp Mississippi D Illegal Decriminalized up to 30 g 1 1 oz or less for first offense Legal to possess up to 3 oz 85 g per month Illegal Main article Cannabis in Mississippi 1978 decriminalized 2014 CBD legalized 2020 medical cannabis legalized through Initiative 65 101 102 which was subsequently overturned by the Supreme Court of Mississippi 103 2022 Medical use made legal again through bill signed by Governor Tate Reeves 104 105 nbsp Missouri Legal to possess up to 3 oz 85 g Legal to possess up to 6 oz 170 g per month Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of six plants per person or twelve plants for 2 or more adults in a household with a license Main article Cannabis in Missouri 2014 decriminalized CBD legalized 2018 Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 allowing for the distribution and regulation of medical cannabis 2022 Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 legalizing recreational use for adults 21 and older nbsp Montana Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g amp 8 g of concentrates Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of four plants per person or 8 maximum per household no more than 4 plants are allowed to be mature at one time Main article Cannabis in Montana November 3 2020 Legalized by Initiative 190 nbsp Nebraska D Illegal Decriminalized first offense only CBD Oil containing up to 0 3 THC legal for any use Illegal Main article Cannabis in Nebraska Possession up to 1 oz 28 g fined up to 300 for first offense with potential mandatory drug education Second offense fine up to 500 and up to five days jail third offense up to 500 fine and maximum one week jail 106 nbsp Nevada Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g amp one fourth of an oz 7 g of concentrate Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g Legal for medical amp recreational use only for people that live at least 25 mi 40 km from the nearest dispensary Limit is 6 plants for recreational use and 12 plants for medical use 107 108 Main article Cannabis in Nevada November 7 2000 medical marijuana legalized with 65 vote on Question 9 109 110 November 8 2016 recreational marijuana legalized when Question 2 passed by 54 111 Home cultivation allowed if at least 25 mi 40 km from store 112 June 8 2023 Legal Adult use possession limits increased from 1 oz amp one eighth of an oz of concentrate to 2 5 oz amp one quarter of an oz of concentrate 113 nbsp New Hampshire D Illegal Decriminalized up to 0 75 oz 21 g or less Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g Illegal 114 Main article Cannabis in New Hampshire July 23 2013 medical marijuana legalized when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573 115 116 July 11 2015 Governor Hassan expanded medical marijuana law 117 July 18 2017 Governor Chris Sununu signed bill decriminalizing up to 0 75 oz 21 g 118 nbsp New Jersey Legal to possess up to 6 oz 170 g 119 Licensed delivery services allowed 120 Legal to possess up to 3 oz 85 g per month Illegal 121 122 Main article Cannabis in New Jersey January 18 2010 medical marijuana law signed by Governor Jon Corzine Maximum 1 year in prison and 1 000 dollar fine for possession of up to 50 grams 123 124 September 19 2016 Governor Chris Christie signed Assembly Bill 457 adding PTSD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana effective immediately 125 November 3 2020 recreational use legalized by referendum 126 127 February 22 2021 enabling legislation for cannabis legalization signed by Governor Phil Murphy The bill includes provisions for transportation delivery and cultivation licensure 128 nbsp New Mexico Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g Legal to possess up to 8 oz 230 g per 90 day period Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount not to exceed 16 plants of which no more than 4 can be mature at one time for medical use and 6 mature plants or twelve per household for recreational use Main article Cannabis in New Mexico 2007 medical use legalized when Governor Bill Richardson signed Senate Bill 523 129 130 2019 legislation to decriminalize was signed into law 131 2021 recreational marijuana signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham effective June 29 2021 132 2022 commercial sales began April 1 2022 133 134 nbsp New York Legal to possess up to 5 lb 2 300 g of cannabis or 24 g of concentrates at home and 3 oz 85 g in public or gifting without remuneration 135 Legal to possess a 60 day supply Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of three mature and three immature plants per person with a limit of twelve per household 136 Main article Cannabis in New York July 14 2014 medical marijuana legalized when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing edibles oils pills and vaporization but not smoking 137 138 139 June 20 2019 full decriminalization bill passed legislature and signed into law by Governor Cuomo The bill decriminalizes amounts under 2 oz 57 g providing for a 50 fine for under 1 oz 28 g and 100 for under 2 oz It also eliminates the in public view loophole whereby police would demand suspects empty their pockets thus causing the cannabis to be in public view 140 The law took effect on August 30 2019 141 March 31 2021 Marijuana legalization law signed by the governor 142 nbsp North Carolina D Illegal Decriminalized up to 42 g 1 5 oz or less CBD oil Illegal Main article Cannabis in North Carolina 1977 decriminalized 2015 CBD legalized nbsp North Dakota D Illegal Decriminalized up to 14 g 0 49 oz or less Legal to possess up to 3 oz 85 g Illegal 143 Main article Cannabis in North Dakota November 8 2016 legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Measure 5 by 64 144 May 2019 decriminalized 145 nbsp Ohio Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g and up to 15 grams of cannabis concentrates Legal to possess a 90 day supply Legal to grow 6 plants per adult maximum 12 plants per household Main article Cannabis in Ohio November 3 2015 A recreational use initiative fails to pass 146 June 8 2016 Governor John Kasich signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana 147 November 7 2023 Ohio voters passed a ballot referendum legalizing recreational cannabis 148 nbsp Oklahoma Illegal Legal to possess up to 8 oz 230 g 1 oz 28 g of concentrate and 72 oz 2 kg of edibles in a residence Patients are able to possess up to 3 oz 85 g in public Legal only for medical patients up to an amount of six plants amp 6 seedlings per person 149 Main article Cannabis in Oklahoma 1933 criminalized 150 2015 Governor Mary Fallin signed law allowing CBD oil for children with epilepsy 151 June 26 2018 Voters in Oklahoma approved State Question 788 legalizing medical marijuana 152 nbsp Oregon Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g in public or 8 oz 230 g at home 153 Legal to possess up to 24 oz 680 g Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of six mature plants amp 18 seedlings for medical patients or four plants per household for recreational use 154 Main article Cannabis in Oregon 1973 Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis 155 November 4 2014 voters approved Measure 91 providing for possession and sale of set amounts of cannabis 156 157 Cannabis sentencing reform signed July 1 2015 by Governor Kate Brown 158 159 More medical cannabis reforms signed July 28 2015 by Governor Brown effective October 1 2015 160 161 Governor Brown signed 25 cannabis sales tax 162 January 1 2022 Limit on personal possession increased from 1 oz to 2 oz 163 nbsp Pennsylvania Illegal Decriminalized In Philadelphia and Pittsburgh up to 30 g 1 1 oz 164 Legal to possess up to a 90 day supply Illegal 165 Main article Cannabis in Pennsylvania April 17 2016 medical use law signed by Governor Wolf Possession of 30 g 1 1 oz or less up to 30 days in jail and fine up to 500 More than 30g a misdemeanor up to a year in jail and 5000 fine 166 nbsp Rhode Island Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of 12 plants amp 12 seedlings for medical patients or six plants of which no more than 3 are mature for recreational use 167 168 Main article Cannabis in Rhode Island Legalized by bills signed on May 25 2022 169 170 nbsp South Carolina Misdemeanor 171 Cannabis oil less than 0 9 THC Illegal Main article Cannabis in South Carolina 2014 Governor Nikki Haley signed Senate Bill 1035 Julian s Law allowing children with severe epilepsy to be treated with CBD oil if recommended by a physician 172 nbsp South Dakota Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to 3 oz 85 g Legal for medical patients up to an amount not exceeding 3 plants more in some cases 173 Main article Cannabis in South Dakota Possession of 2 oz or less a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 1 year in prison and a maximum fine 2 000 174 Medical use legal effective July 1 2021 November 3 2020 Medical and recreational use legalized by separate referendums 175 176 February 8 2021 Recreational legalization referendum Amendment A overturned by circuit court judge as unconstitutional 177 On November 24 2021 the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled 4 1 that Amendment A was unconstitutional striking down recreational legalization 178 nbsp Tennessee Illegal Misdemeanor less than 5 oz 14 g first or second offense only Cannabis oil less than 0 9 THC Illegal Misdemeanor nine plants or less Felony ten or more plants Main article Cannabis in Tennessee First time possession one year supervised probation instead of one year in prison possession of 5 oz 14 g or more for resale a felony CBD oil possession allowed as of May 4 2015 if suffering seizures or epilepsy with recommendation of doctor 179 nbsp Texas Illegal De facto legal by refusal to arrest for less than 4 oz 112 g in possession in Austin A cite and release policy is in effect in Houston Dallas San Antonio Austin and residents of Travis County CBD oil no more than 1 THC and no less than 10 CBD Illegal Main article Cannabis in Texas December 2014 possession of up to 2 oz 57 g of marijuana can result in a jail sentence of up to six months and fine of up to 2 000 180 June 1 2015 governor Greg Abbott signed a bill legalizing CBD oil for medical use in patients with intractable epilepsy 181 May 2019 expanded the qualifying conditions of medical cannabis to include Parkinson s disease ALS autism multiple sclerosis spasticity and terminal cancer 182 June 2021 Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that expands limited medical program from 0 5 THC to 1 0 THC Effective September 1 2021 183 nbsp Utah Illegal Misdemeanor Legal to possess up to 4 oz 113 g per 30 day period Illegal 184 Main article Cannabis in Utah 2014 HB 105 signed which allows use of low THC cannabis oil for patients with epilepsy 185 March 2018 HB 195 signed which allows cannabis for certain terminally ill patients 186 Possession up to an 1 oz 28 g 6 months prison and maximum fine 1 000 Over 10 oz 280 g 10 000 fine Selling any amount a felony with 5 years in prison and 5 000 fine 187 nbsp Vermont Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of 9 plants with only 2 at a time being mature for medical patients or six plants for recreational use of which no more than two can be mature at one time Main article Cannabis in Vermont May 19 2004 medical marijuana legalized when Senate Bill 76 was enacted 188 June 2007 medical marijuana expanded by the enactment of SB 7 189 June 6 2013 Governor Peter Shumlin signed HB200 decriminalizing 1 oz 28 g 190 January 2018 HB511 was enacted 191 192 193 legalizing recreational use of 1 oz 28 g and two plants 194 taking effect on July 1 2018 195 196 197 First state legislature to legalize recreational marijuana 198 nbsp Virginia Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g in public no limit applies at home 199 Legislature has yet to authorize retail sales Legal to possess up to 4 oz 113 g per 30 day period unlike recreational use commercial sales of medical marijuana is legal Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of 4 plants per household 200 Main article Cannabis in Virginia April 2020 decriminalized up to 1 oz 28 g punishable by a 25 fine per legislation signed by Governor Ralph Northam 201 April 7 2021 Legalized for recreational use effective July 1 2021 202 Retail sales were scheduled to begin by January 1 2024 but the legislature did not go on to develop the necessary legal framework 203 nbsp Washington Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g Legal to possess up to 3 oz 85 g 48 oz 1 3 kg of edibles 21 g 74 oz of concentrate amp 216 oz 6 1 kg of infused liquids Legal for medical patients only up to an amount of 6 plants 204 205 Main article Cannabis in Washington state 2012 legalized by Washington Initiative 502 The law permits anyone over 21 to carry 1 oz 28 g and it requires licensed sellers distributors and growers Home growing is not allowed except for medical use 206 First state to legalize recreational marijuana on December 6 2012 four days before Colorado 207 nbsp West Virginia Illegal Misdemeanor Legal Illegal 208 Main article Cannabis in West Virginia Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis providing for protections for the medical use of cannabis 209 nbsp Wisconsin Illegal Misdemeanor on first offense felony on subsequent offenses decriminalized in the cities of Milwaukee and Madison 210 211 CBD oil Illegal Felony Main article Cannabis in Wisconsin First possession a misdemeanor fine up to 1 000 or imprisonment up to 6 months or both Second offense a Class I felony fine up to 10 000 or imprisonment up to 3 5 years or both 212 Medical CBD oil legalized in 2014 and 2017 209 In 2020 Madison WI legalized the possession of up to 1 oz 28 g of recreational cannabis including smoking cannabis on public property not including places where cigarettes are already banned inside or within 1 000 feet 300 m of a school or behind the wheel 213 nbsp Wyoming Illegal Misdemeanor CBD oil Illegal Main article Cannabis in Wyoming Being under the influence of marijuana is a misdemeanor up to 90 days in prison and fine up to 100 Possession of 3 oz 85 g or less a misdemeanor up to 1 year in prison and fine up to 1000 214 Federal district editDistrict Recreational Medical Cultivation Notes nbsp District of Columbia Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g No commercial sales 215 Legal to possess up to 8 oz 230 g Legal for recreational use up to an amount of six plants with only three being mature at a time there are no provisions for commercial recreational cultivation Main article Cannabis in Washington D C 1998 Initiative 59 was voted in to allow medical marijuana but was blocked from taking effect by Congress until 2009 2014 D C Mayor Vincent Gray signed a bill that decriminalized possession of up to 1 oz 28 g of marijuana in the U S capital for persons 18 years of age or older The law made possession a civil violation with a penalty of 25 lower than most city parking tickets 2014 D C voted by ballot Initiative 71 to legalize recreational marijuana possession cultivation and transportation commercial production and sale prohibited The law went into effect February 26 2015 following 30 days of congressional review 216 By inhabited territory editTerritory Recreational Medical Cultivation Notes nbsp American Samoa Illegal Illegal Illegal Main article Cannabis in American Samoa In 1999 the territory established a five year mandatory minimum sentence for possession of any amount of any illegal drug to explicitly include marijuana even when medically prescribed in another jurisdiction 217 nbsp Guam Legal to possess up to 1 oz 28 g amp 8 g of concentrate Legal to possess up to 2 5 oz 71 g Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount not exceeding 6 mature amp 12 immature plants for medical patients or up to 6 immature amp 3 mature plants for recreational use 218 Main article Cannabis in Guam November 4 2014 residents passed a ballot measure that allows cannabis for medical use only 219 March 2019 the Legislature of Guam passed a bill by a close vote of 8 7 to legalize recreational cannabis The Governor of Guam signed the bill into law on April 4 2019 with immediate effect 220 nbsp Northern Mariana Islands Legal Legal Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of 6 mature and 12 immature plants 221 Main article Cannabis in the Northern Mariana Islands September 21 2018 Republican governor Ralph Torres signed a bill into law to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in the territory 222 223 nbsp Puerto Rico Illegal Legal to possess up to a 30 day supply Illegal 224 Main article Cannabis in Puerto Rico May 4 2015 the governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order legalizing medicinal marijuana in the U S territory 225 nbsp U S Virgin Islands Legal to possess up to 2 oz 57 g 1 oz 28 g of edibles amp 14 g 5 oz of concentrate Legal to possess up to 4 oz 113 g Legal for medical patients up to an amount of 12 plants Cultivation for non medical use is only legal for sacramental purposes 226 Main article Cannabis in the United States Virgin Islands December 2014 possession of up to 1 oz 28 g was decriminalized 227 January 2019 medical use was legalized 228 January 2023 Bill to legalize recreational use signed by Governor Albert Bryan on January 18 2023 229 By tribal nation editMain article Cannabis on American Indian reservations Note There are approximately 326 federally recognized Indian reservations in the United States This table shows only reservations which are known to have legalized medical or recreational use of cannabis and may not be a complete list of reservations that have done so Reservation Recreational Medical Cultivation NotesFlandreau Santee Sioux Tribe South Dakota Legal 230 Legal Illegal Only one site has been allowed as the primary growing location In summer 2015 the tribal authorities voted 5 1 to legalize recreational cannabis making them the first reservation to do so following the 2013 Cole Memorandum 230 Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe South Dakota Legal Legal Legal Legalized by referendum in March 2020 ordinance effective November 27 2020 231 Suquamish Tribe Washington state Legal 232 233 Legal Legal In September 2015 the tribe signed the nation s first tribe state cannabis pact under which the tribe would operate a cannabis retail store with regulations paralleling those of Washington state 234 Squaxin Island Tribe Washington state Legal 235 Legal Legal Legalized in November 2015 236 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians North Carolina Legal Legal 237 Illegal Tribal council voted in May 2021 to allow possession of up to one ounce 238 239 Voters approved a September 2023 referendum directing the tribal council to allow recreational sales 240 St Regis Mohawk Tribe New York Legal Legal Legal for medical amp recreational use up to an amount of twelve plants Legislation approved in June 2021 legalizing recreational use of cannabis and establishing a dispensary license program where all growing processing and sales must take place on tribal land 241 242 243 Legalization timeline editUnited States jurisdictions with legalized recreational cannabis vteJurisdiction Effective date Licensed sales since Legalization method nbsp Washington state December 6 2012 July 8 2014 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Colorado December 10 2012 244 January 1 2014 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Alaska February 24 2015 October 29 2016 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Washington D C February 26 2015 Never authorized Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Oregon July 1 2015 October 1 2015 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp California November 9 2016 January 1 2018 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Massachusetts December 15 2016 November 20 2018 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Nevada January 1 2017 July 1 2017 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Maine January 30 2017 October 9 2020 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Vermont July 1 2018 October 1 2022 245 Legislative Bill nbsp Northern Mariana Islands September 21 2018 July 16 2021 246 Legislative Bill nbsp Michigan December 6 2018 December 1 2019 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Guam April 4 2019 Not yet started Legislative Bill nbsp Illinois January 1 2020 January 1 2020 Legislative Bill nbsp Arizona November 30 2020 January 22 2021 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp Montana January 1 2021 January 1 2022 247 Initiated Ballot Measure nbsp New Jersey February 22 2021 April 21 2022 Legislatively Referred Ballot Measure nbsp New York March 31 2021 December 29 2022 248 Legislative Bill nbsp New Mexico June 29 2021 249 April 1 2022 250 251 Legislative Bill nbsp Connecticut July 1 2021 January 10 2023 252 Legislative Bill nbsp Virginia July 1 2021 Never authorized 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