Cannabis laws are constantly changing. Keeping up-to-date with ever-evolving cannabis legislation is crucial to adhere to each state’s laws—whether you’re a resident or a tourist.
Use this interactive map to learn more about where cannabis is legal and every state’s cannabis laws. Scroll over your state for more information about legalization, medical and recreational use, and guidelines for safe consumption in your area.
| State | Medical Legal | Year Legalized | Recreational Legal | Year Legalized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | 2021 | No | – |
| Alaska | Yes | 1998 | Yes | 2014 |
| Arizona | Yes | 2010 | Yes | 2020 |
| Arkansas | Yes | 2016 | No | – |
| California | Yes | 1996 | Yes | 2018 |
| Colorado | Yes | 2000 | Yes | 2012 |
| Connecticut | Yes | 2012 | Yes | 2021 |
| Delaware | Yes | 2011 | Yes | 2023 |
|
Florida |
Yes | 2016 | No | – |
| Georgia | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2015 | Decriminalized in Some Cities | 2017 |
| Hawaii | Yes | 2000 | Decriminalized | 2020 |
| Idaho | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2015 | No | – |
| Illinois | Yes | 2014 | Yes | 2019 |
| Indiana | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2018 | No | – |
| Iowa | Yes | 2017 | Â No | – |
| Kansas | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2019 | No | – |
| Kentucky | Yes | 2023 | No | – |
| Louisiana | Yes | 1978 | Decriminalized | 2021 |
| Maine | Yes | 1999 | Yes | 2016 |
| Maryland | Yes | 2014 | Yes | 2023 |
| Massachusetts | Yes | 2012 | Yes | 2016 |
| Michigan | Yes | 2008 | Yes | 2018 |
| Minnesota | Yes | 2014 | Yes | 2023 |
| Mississippi | Yes | 2022 | Decriminalized | 1978 |
| Missouri | Yes | 2018 | Yes | 2022 |
| Montana | Yes | 2004 | Yes | 2022 |
| Nebraska | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2018 | Decriminalized | 1978 |
| Nevada | Yes | 2001 | Yes | 2016 |
| New Hampshire | Yes | 2013 | Decriminalized | 2017 |
| New Jersey | Yes | 2010 | Yes | 2017 |
| New Mexico | Yes | 2007 | Yes | 2021 |
| New York | Yes | 2016 | Yes | 2021 |
| North Carolina | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2015 | Decriminalized | 1977 |
| North Dakota | Yes | 2016 | Decriminalized | 2019 |
| Ohio | Yes | 2016 | Yes | 2023 |
| Oklahoma | Yes | 2018 | No | – |
| Oregon | Yes | 2014 | Yes | 2015 |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | 2016 | Decriminalized in Some Cities | 2014 |
| Rhode Island | Yes | 2006 | Yes | 2022 |
| South Carolina | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2014 | No | – |
| South Dakota | Yes | 2020 | No | – |
| Tennessee | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2015 | No | – |
| Texas | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2015 | No | – |
| Utah | Yes | 2018 | No | – |
| Vermont | Yes | 2004 | Yes | 2018 |
| Virginia | Yes | 2020 | Yes | 2021 |
| Washington | Yes | 1998 | Yes | 2012 |
| West Virginia | Yes | 2018 | No | – |
| Wisconsin | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2014 | No | – |
| Wyoming | Low-THC CBD Oil | 2018 | No | – |
| Washington D.C. | Yes | 2011 | Yes | 2015 |
Disclaimer: The content presented here is for educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice or opinion. The reader assumes full responsibility for utilizing this information. Information last updated August 2023.Â
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