Marijuana Legality in the United States
Understanding the legal status of marijuana across the United States can be complex. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the legality of recreational and medical marijuana state by state, helping you stay informed about the latest laws and regulations.
State-by-State Legality
Alabama
ð Medical
Alaska
ðŠī Fully Legal
Arizona
ðŠī Fully Legal
Arkansas
ð Medical
California
ðŠī Fully Legal
Colorado
ðŠī Fully Legal
Connecticut
ðŠī Fully Legal
Delaware
ðŠī Fully Legal
District of Columbia
ðŠī Fully Legal
Florida
ð Medical
Georgia
âð Low THC Medical
Hawaii
ð Medicalð Conditionally Decriminalized
Idaho
ð Illegal
Illinois
ðŠī Fully Legal
Indiana
âð Low THC Medical
Iowa
âð Low THC Medical
Kansas
âð Low THC Medical
Kentucky
âð Low THC Medical
Louisiana
ð Medicalð Conditionally Decriminalized
Maine
ðŠī Fully Legal
Maryland
ðŠī Fully Legal
Massachusetts
ðŠī Fully Legal
Michigan
ðŠī Fully Legal
Minnesota
ðŠī Fully Legal
Mississippi
ð Medicalð Conditionally Decriminalized
Missouri
ðŠī Fully Legal
Montana
ðŠī Fully Legal
Nebraska
ð Conditionally Decriminalized
Nevada
ðŠī Fully Legal
New Hampshire
ð Medicalð Conditionally Decriminalized
New Jersey
ðŠī Fully Legal
New Mexico
ðŠī Fully Legal
New York
ðŠī Fully Legal
North Carolina
âð Low THC Medicalð Conditionally Decriminalized
North Dakota
ð Medicalð Conditionally Decriminalized
Ohio
ðŠī Fully Legal
Oklahoma
ð Medical
Oregon
ðŠī Fully Legal
Pennsylvania
ð Medical
Rhode Island
ðŠī Fully Legal
South Carolina
âð Low THC Medical
South Dakota
ð Medical
Tennessee
âð Low THC Medical
Texas
âð Low THC Medical
Utah
ð Medical
Vermont
ðŠī Fully Legal
Virginia
ðŠī Fully Legal
Washington
ðŠī Fully Legal
West Virginia
ð Medical
Wisconsin
âð Low THC Medical
Wyoming
âð Low THC Medical
Source: NORML
Last updated: September 25, 2024
Federal vs. State Law
While many states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, it remains illegal under federal law. This creates a complex legal landscape that affects everything from personal use to business operations.
Understanding Our Legality Labels
- ðŠī Fully Legal
- Both recreational (adult-use) and medical marijuana are legal in this state.
- Recreational Only
- Adult-use marijuana is legal, but there is no specific medical marijuana program.
- ð Medical Only
- Only medical use of marijuana is legal with a doctor's recommendation.
- âð Low THC Medical
- Only low-THC cannabis products are legally available for medical use.
- ð Conditionally Decriminalized
- Possession of small amounts may result in fines or citations instead of criminal charges.
- ð Illegal
- Both recreational and medical use of marijuana are prohibited under state law.