Do I Qualify?

Make an Appointment

Content Hub

Resources

Find a Dispensary Read Articles

Back

Applying for your medical marijuana card is easier than ever. Just book an appointment. Talk to a doctor. And get your card. Bing. Bam. Boom.

Marijuana Doctors

Get your medical marijuana card

Cannabis Consultation

One on one with a cannabis coach

Patient Login

Sign in to your Veriheal patient account

x
Guides, Politics

Where Is Cannabis Legal? Cannabis Laws by State

Kymberly Drapcho

by Kymberly Drapcho

November 9, 2023 11:00 am ET Estimated Read Time: 2 Minutes
Fact checked by Emily Mullins
Where Is Cannabis Legal? Cannabis Laws by State

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.

Where Is Cannabis Legal?

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  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. 

Post Your Comments

  • cbd gummies says:

    February 25, 2024 at 11:56 am

    I gave cbd gummies a try for the cardinal previously, and I’m amazed! They tasted excessive and provided a sense of calmness and relaxation. My stress melted away, and I slept better too. These gummies are a game-changer on the side of me, and I enthusiastically commend them to anyone seeking natural emphasis relief and better sleep.

    Reply
  • cbd tinctures says:

    March 21, 2024 at 7:17 am

    I tried cbd products for the from the word go time mould week, and I’m genuinely surprised by way of the results. I’ve struggled with eagerness and accessory sleeplessness, and CBD seemed to provide a arcane, yet effective, quickness of calm and relaxation. There was no ‘capital,’ no more than a gentle easing of my concern symptoms and a more soporific incessantly’s sleep. It tasted a atom dirty, but that’s a little trade-off for instinct more at peace. I’m looking step up to seeing how it helps in the prolonged run.

    Reply

Get your medical marijuana card today
Sign up in under 5 minutes