Cannabis laws · At a glance
Cannabis legalization map
Every state and D.C. by legal status: 25 allow recreational use, 14 are medical-only, 6 allow only CBD or low-THC products, and 6 have no legal market. 42 run a medical program of some kind. Tap a state for possession limits and details.
25
Recreational
14
Medical only
6
CBD / low-THC
6
Fully illegal
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Status data last verified 2026-10-04. Federal status is separate: see federal cannabis law and hemp, THCA & delta-8 rules.
State-by-state table
| State | Status | Current status since | Medical program | Retail sales | Possession limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Medical only | — | Yes | No | — |
| Alaska | Recreational & Medical | 2014 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz flower in public; up to 6 plants at home |
| Arizona | Recreational & Medical | 2020 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz flower (max 5 g concentrate); 6 plants per adult |
| Arkansas | Medical only | 2016 | Yes | Yes | 2.5 oz per 14 days for registered patients |
| California | Recreational & Medical | 2016 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz flower (8 g concentrate); 6 plants per household |
| Colorado | Recreational & Medical | 2012 | Yes | Yes | 2 oz flower; 6 plants (3 mature) per adult |
| Connecticut | Recreational & Medical | 2021 | Yes | Yes | 1.5 oz on your person; 5 oz in a locked container at home |
| Delaware | Recreational & Medical | 2023 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz or less of flower for adults 21+ |
| Florida | Medical only | 2016 | Yes | Yes | Supply set by your physician’s recommendation |
| Georgia | CBD / Low-THC | — | Yes | No | — |
| Hawaii | Medical only | 2000 | Yes | Yes | 4 oz over 15 days for registered patients |
| Idaho | Fully illegal | — | No | No | — |
| Illinois | Recreational & Medical | 2019 | Yes | Yes | 30 g flower; 5 g concentrate; 500 mg THC in edibles |
| Indiana | CBD / Low-THC | — | No | No | — |
| Iowa | CBD / Low-THC | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Kansas | Fully illegal | — | No | No | — |
| Kentucky | Medical only | 2023 | Yes | Yes | Up to a 30-day supply for qualifying patients |
| Louisiana | Medical only | 2015 | Yes | Yes | Supply determined by a recommending physician |
| Maine | Recreational & Medical | 2016 | Yes | Yes | 2.5 oz flower; up to 3 mature plants per adult |
| Maryland | Recreational & Medical | 2022 | Yes | Yes | 1.5 oz flower; 12 g concentrate; 2 plants per adult |
| Massachusetts | Recreational & Medical | 2016 | Yes | Yes | 2 oz in public (no more than 10 g as concentrate); 10 oz at home; 6 plants per adult, 12 per household |
| Michigan | Recreational & Medical | 2018 | Yes | Yes | 2.5 oz in public; 10 oz at home; 12 plants per household |
| Minnesota | Recreational & Medical | 2023 | Yes | Yes | 2 oz in public; 2 lb at home; 8 plants (4 mature) |
| Mississippi | Medical only | 2022 | Yes | Yes | Up to 3.5 oz per month for registered patients |
| Missouri | Recreational & Medical | 2022 | Yes | Yes | 3 oz flower for adults 21+; 6 plants with a permit |
| Montana | Recreational & Medical | 2020 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz flower; 8 g concentrate; 2 plants per adult |
| Nebraska | Fully illegal | — | No | No | — |
| Nevada | Recreational & Medical | 2016 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz flower; 1/8 oz concentrate per adult |
| New Hampshire | Medical only | 2013 | Yes | Yes | 2 oz over 10 days for therapeutic-cannabis patients |
| New Jersey | Recreational & Medical | 2020 | Yes | Yes | 6 oz flower for adults 21+ |
| New Mexico | Recreational & Medical | 2021 | Yes | Yes | 2 oz in public; 6 mature plants (12 per household) |
| New York | Recreational & Medical | 2021 | Yes | Yes | 3 oz flower; 24 g concentrate per adult |
| North Carolina | CBD / Low-THC | — | No | No | — |
| North Dakota | Medical only | 2016 | Yes | Yes | Up to 3 oz over a 30-day period for patients |
| Ohio | Recreational & Medical | 2023 | Yes | Yes | 2.5 oz flower; 15 g extract; 6 plants (12 per household) |
| Oklahoma | Medical only | 2018 | Yes | Yes | 3 oz on your person; 8 oz at home for patients |
| Oregon | Recreational & Medical | 2014 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz in public; 8 oz at home; 4 plants per household |
| Pennsylvania | Medical only | 2016 | Yes | Yes | Up to a 90-day supply for registered patients |
| Rhode Island | Recreational & Medical | 2022 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz in public; 10 oz at home; 6 plants per adult |
| South Carolina | Fully illegal | — | No | No | — |
| South Dakota | Medical only | 2020 | Yes | Yes | 3 oz flower for registered patients |
| Tennessee | CBD / Low-THC | — | No | No | — |
| Texas | CBD / Low-THC | 2015 | Yes | Yes | Low-THC (under 1%) products for Compassionate Use patients |
| Utah | Medical only | 2018 | Yes | Yes | Up to a 30-day supply in approved forms for patients |
| Vermont | Recreational & Medical | 2018 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz flower; 2 mature plants (4 immature) per household |
| Virginia | Recreational & Medical | 2021 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz in public; 4 plants per household |
| Washington | Recreational & Medical | 2012 | Yes | Yes | 1 oz flower; 7 g concentrate; home grow not permitted |
| Washington, D.C. | Recreational & Medical | 2014 | Yes | No | 2 oz flower; 6 plants (3 mature) — gifting only, no licensed sales |
| West Virginia | Medical only | 2017 | Yes | Yes | Up to a 30-day supply for registered patients |
| Wisconsin | Fully illegal | — | No | No | — |
| Wyoming | Fully illegal | — | No | No | — |
Common questions
How many states have legalized recreational cannabis?
By our count, 25 of the 51 jurisdictions we track (50 states plus D.C.) allow adult-use cannabis: 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, Washington, Washington, D.C..
Which states allow medical cannabis only?
14 states have medical-only programs: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia.
Where is cannabis still fully illegal?
6 states have no legal medical or adult-use market: Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Wyoming. 6 more allow only CBD or low-THC products.
NOTE Informational only — not legal advice. Cannabis laws change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. Verify current rules with your state or a licensed attorney. Last reviewed 2026-10-04.