Is medical marijuana legal in your state?
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April AcernoContent Writer
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Zachary Levin JDIn-House Counsel
Cannabis is illegal at the federal level in the United States. However, most states and territories have legalized cannabis in some form:
- Recreational (adult use) cannabis is legal in 27 states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
- Medical cannabis is legal in 43 states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
- CBD derived from hemp is legal in all states, territories, and the District of Columbia, except for American Samoa.
Each state and territory has its own laws and regulations on:
- How much cannabis a person may possess
- Whether a person may grow cannabis at home
- Whether a person may consume cannabis in public
- Legal penalties for possessing more than the permitted amount of cannabis
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Marijuana laws by state
| State | Legal Status | Medical Use | Recreational (Adult Use) |
| Alabama | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Alaska | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Arizona | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Arkansas | Mixed | Yes | No |
| California | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Colorado | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Connecticut | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Delaware | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Florida | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Georgia | Mixed | Yes (CBD oil containing less than 5% THC) | No |
| Hawaii | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Idaho | Illegal | No | No |
| Illinois | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Indiana | Illegal | No | No |
| Iowa | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Kansas | Illegal | No | No |
| Kentucky | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Louisiana | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Maine | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Maryland | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Massachusetts | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Michigan | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Minnesota | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Mississippi | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Missouri | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Montana | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Nebraska | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Nevada | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| New Hampshire | Mixed | Yes | No |
| New Jersey | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| New Mexico | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| New York | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| North Carolina | Illegal | No | No |
| North Dakota | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Ohio | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Oklahoma | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Oregon | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Rhode Island | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| South Carolina | Mixed | Yes (CBD oil containing less than 0.9% THC) | No |
| South Dakota | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Tennessee | Mixed | Yes (CBD oil containing less than 0.9% THC) | No |
| Texas | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Utah | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Vermont | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Virginia | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Washington | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| West Virginia | Mixed | Yes | No |
| Wisconsin | Illegal | No | No |
| Wyoming | Illegal | No | No |
Marijuana laws in U.S. districts and territories
| District or Territory | Legal Status | Medical Use | Recreational (Adult Use) |
| American Samoa | Illegal | No | No |
| District of Columbia | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Guam | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Puerto Rico | Mixed | Yes | No |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
Last update on charts: June 27, 2025
These charts reflect current cannabis laws at the time of update. Some states have pending cannabis legislation, which is not reflected.
Disclaimer: The information below is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice.
