Cannabis Law by State. We Breakdown for you. (2025)

Alabama

State cannabis law in Alabama allow limited medical cannabis for qualifying conditions, but recreational use remains illegal. The state is slowly expanding its medical program but remains restrictive overall.

Alaska

Alaska was one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis. State cannabis law allow adults 21+ to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana freely.

Arizona

Arizona’s state cannabis law permit both medical and recreational marijuana use. Adults can legally buy and possess cannabis without a prescription.

Arkansas

State cannabis law in Arkansas only allow for medical marijuana use. Recreational cannabis is still illegal.

California

California has fully legalized cannabis for both medical and recreational use. State cannabis law are some of the most progressive in the nation.

Colorado

Colorado was one of the first two states to legalize recreational cannabis. State cannabis law allow adults to possess, grow, and buy marijuana freely.

Connecticut

Connecticut’s state cannabis law allow recreational and medical marijuana use. Adults can purchase cannabis at licensed dispensaries across the state.

Delaware

Delaware recently legalized recreational cannabis, following a long-standing medical program. State cannabis law now support both adult-use and medical cannabis.

Florida

Florida permits medical cannabis use for qualifying patients, but recreational marijuana is still illegal. Efforts to change state cannabis law are active.

Georgia

State cannabis law in Georgia are extremely limited. Only low-THC medical cannabis oil is allowed, and recreational use remains illegal.

Hawaii

Hawaii allows medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. State cannabis law still prohibit recreational cannabis, though decriminalization efforts have gained momentum.

Idaho

Idaho has some of the harshest state cannabis laws in the U.S. Both medical and recreational cannabis remain completely illegal.

Illinois

Illinois legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. State cannabis law allow adults to possess and purchase marijuana, but personal cultivation is limited to medical patients.

Indiana

Indiana maintains strict anti-cannabis policies. State cannabis laws only allow CBD oil with low THC (thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill), and both medical and recreational marijuana are illegal.

Iowa

Iowa permits only a very limited medical cannabis program. Recreational cannabis remains fully illegal under current state cannabis law.

Kansas

State cannabis laws in Kansas are among the strictest in the country. Medical and recreational cannabis are illegal, though CBD products with no THC are allowed.

Kentucky

Kentucky recently approved medical cannabis legislation set to take effect in 2025. Recreational use is still banned under state cannabis laws.

Louisiana

Louisiana allows medical cannabis but has not legalized recreational marijuana. State cannabis laws are relatively conservative compared to neighboring states.

Maine

Maine has fully legalized both medical and recreational cannabis. State cannabis laws allow adults to possess, grow, and purchase cannabis freely.

Maryland

Maryland voters approved recreational cannabis in 2022. State cannabis law now allow both medical and recreational use.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts fully legalized cannabis in 2016. State cannabis law allow adults to buy, possess, and grow marijuana.

Michigan

Michigan’s state cannabis law permit recreational cannabis use for adults. The state has a strong and growing legal marijuana market.

Minnesota

Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis in 2023. State cannabis laws now allow possession, cultivation, and licensed sales.

Mississippi

Mississippi legalized medical marijuana in 2022. Recreational cannabis remains illegal under current state cannabis law.

Missouri

Missouri approved recreational cannabis legalization in 2022. State cannabis laws now permit adults to purchase and possess marijuana.

Montana

Montana’s state cannabis laws allow both medical and recreational cannabis use. Adults can buy cannabis legally across the state.

Nebraska

Nebraska has no legal cannabis program. State cannabis law prohibit both medical and recreational use, though minor possession is decriminalized.

Nevada

Nevada legalized recreational cannabis in 2017. State cannabis law allow adults to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire permits medical marijuana only. Recreational cannabis remains illegal, though possession of small amounts is decriminalized.

New Jersey

New Jersey fully legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. State cannabis law allow adult-use sales and possession.

New Mexico

New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. State cannabis laws allow for retail sales, possession, and personal cultivation.

New York

New York legalized recreational marijuana in 2021. State cannabis laws allow adults to possess, use, and cultivate cannabis.

North Carolina

North Carolina allows only limited medical use of CBD oil. Recreational cannabis remains illegal under state cannabis law.

North Dakota

North Dakota allows medical cannabis but has not yet legalized recreational marijuana. State cannabis laws are relatively restrictive.

Ohio

Ohio has a medical marijuana program. Recreational cannabis is not yet legal, but movements to change state cannabis laws are ongoing.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma has a booming medical marijuana market. Recreational cannabis remains illegal under current state cannabis laws.

Oregon

Oregon legalized recreational marijuana in 2014. State cannabis laws allow adults to grow, possess, and buy cannabis easily.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania permits medical cannabis but has not legalized recreational use. State cannabis laws are currently under review for expansion.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis in 2022. State cannabis laws now allow adults to possess and buy marijuana.

South Carolina

South Carolina has no legalized cannabis programs. State cannabis laws prohibit both medical and recreational cannabis.

South Dakota

South Dakota has a medical cannabis program. Recreational legalization passed briefly but was later overturned.

Tennessee

Tennessee prohibits recreational and medical cannabis. Only limited CBD oil use is allowed under current state cannabis laws.

Texas

Texas has very limited medical cannabis access through the Compassionate Use Program. Recreational cannabis remains fully illegal.

Utah

Utah permits medical marijuana use for qualifying patients. Recreational cannabis is banned under current state cannabis laws.

Vermont

Vermont legalized recreational cannabis in 2018. State cannabis laws allow adults to possess and cultivate marijuana.

Virginia

Virginia legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. However, commercial sales have been delayed under current state cannabis laws.

Washington

Washington was one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis. State cannabis laws allow adults to buy, possess, and grow marijuana.

West Virginia

West Virginia has a medical cannabis program. Recreational cannabis remains illegal under state cannabis laws.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin allows only limited CBD medical use. Recreational cannabis is illegal under state cannabis laws.

Wyoming

Wyoming has some of the toughest anti-cannabis policies. Both medical and recreational cannabis remain illegal.