- Medical Use: Legal under limited conditions.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Alabama allows medical cannabis use for specific medical conditions with a valid prescription. Recreational use remains illegal, and possession can lead to criminal charges. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted for adults 21 and over; up to six plants, with no more than three mature at a time.
Summary: Alaska permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Individuals may possess up to one ounce of cannabis and cultivate up to six plants, with a maximum of three mature plants.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: American Samoa prohibits all forms of cannabis use, including medical and recreational. Possession and cultivation are illegal and can result in criminal penalties.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Allowed for adults 21 and over; up to six plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household.
Summary: Arizona allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Possession of up to one ounce is legal, and cultivation of up to six plants per person is permitted, with a household limit of 12 plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Arkansas permits medical cannabis use for qualifying patients with a registry ID card. Recreational use remains illegal, and possession without proper authorization can result in criminal penalties. Cultivation is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Adults 21 and over may cultivate up to six plants per residence.
Summary: California allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Individuals may possess up to one ounce of cannabis and cultivate up to six plants per household.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Adults 21 and over may grow up to six plants, with a maximum of three mature at a time.
Summary: Colorado permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Possession of up to one ounce is legal, and cultivation of up to six plants is allowed, with no more than three mature plants at a time.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Adults 21 and over may cultivate up to six plants, with a maximum of 12 plants per household.
Summary: Connecticut allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Possession of up to 1.5 ounces in public and 5 ounces at home is legal. Cultivation of up to six plants per person is permitted, with a household limit of 12 plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Delaware permits medical cannabis use for qualifying patients. Recreational use is legal for adults 21 and over, allowing possession of up to one ounce. Cultivation remains prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Adults 21 and over may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature at a time.
Summary: The District of Columbia allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Possession of up to two ounces is legal, and cultivation of up to six plants is permitted, with a maximum of three mature plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: In some local jurisdictions.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Florida permits medical cannabis use for qualifying patients with a state-issued ID card. Recreational use remains illegal, though some localities have decriminalized minor possession. Cultivation is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Limited to low-THC oil.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: In some local jurisdictions.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Georgia allows limited medical use of low-THC cannabis oil for specific medical conditions. Recreational use is illegal, though certain cities have decriminalized minor possession. Cultivation is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature at a time.
Summary: Guam allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Individuals can possess and cultivate up to six plants, with a limit of three mature plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Decriminalized.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Medical patients may cultivate up to ten plants.
Summary: Hawaii permits medical cannabis use for qualifying patients, who may also cultivate up to ten plants. Recreational use is decriminalized, with possession of up to three grams resulting in a civil fine.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Idaho maintains strict prohibitions against both medical and recreational cannabis use. Possession and cultivation are illegal and subject to criminal penalties.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Medical patients may cultivate up to five plants; recreational cultivation is prohibited.
Summary: Illinois allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Possession of up to 30 grams is legal. Medical patients may cultivate up to five plants, while recreational cultivation is not allowed.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Indiana prohibits both medical and recreational cannabis use. Possession and cultivation are illegal and can result in criminal charges.
- Medical Use: Limited to CBD oil with low THC content.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Iowa allows limited medical use of CBD oil with low THC content for specific medical conditions. Recreational cannabis use remains illegal, and possession can lead to criminal charges. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Kansas maintains strict cannabis laws, prohibiting both medical and recreational use. Possession is a criminal offense, and cultivation is illegal.
- Medical Use: Legal as of March 2023.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Kentucky legalized medical cannabis in March 2023 for specific medical conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, and cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: Yes, possession of small amounts is decriminalized.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Louisiana allows medical cannabis use for qualifying conditions. While recreational use is illegal, possession of small amounts has been decriminalized, resulting in fines rather than criminal charges. Cultivation is not allowed.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults 21 and over may cultivate up to six mature plants.
Summary: Maine permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Individuals can possess and cultivate up to six mature plants for personal use.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Not permitted for recreational use; limited cultivation allowed for medical patients.
Summary: Maryland legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and over in July 2023. Medical cannabis is legal, with limited cultivation rights for patients. Recreational cultivation remains prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six plants per person, with a maximum of 12 per household.
Summary: Massachusetts allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults. Individuals can cultivate up to six plants, with a household limit of 12 plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to 12 plants per household.
- Summary: Michigan permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Individuals can cultivate up to 12 plants per household for personal use.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal as of May 2023.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to eight plants, with a maximum of four mature plants.
Summary: Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and over in May 2023. Medical cannabis is legal, and adults can cultivate up to eight plants, with a limit of four mature plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: Yes, possession of small amounts is decriminalized.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Mississippi legalized medical cannabis in February 2022 for qualifying conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, but possession of small amounts has been decriminalized. Cultivation is not allowed.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six flowering plants, six immature plants, and six clones.
Summary: Missouri legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and over in December 2022. Medical cannabis is legal, and adults can cultivate specified
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to four mature plants and four seedlings.
Summary: Montana permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Individuals can possess and cultivate up to four mature plants and four seedlings for personal use.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: Yes, possession of small amounts is decriminalized.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Nebraska prohibits both medical and recreational cannabis use. However, possession of small amounts has been decriminalized, resulting in fines rather than criminal charges. Cultivation of cannabis plants is illegal.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted under specific conditions; adults may cultivate up to six plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household, only if they reside more than 25 miles from a dispensary.
Summary: Nevada allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Cultivation is permitted under specific conditions, primarily for those living more than 25 miles from a dispensary.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: Yes, possession of small amounts is decriminalized.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: New Hampshire permits medical cannabis use for qualifying conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, but possession of small amounts has been decriminalized, resulting in fines. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: New Jersey allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. However, personal cultivation of cannabis plants is not permitted.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six mature plants, with a maximum of 12 per household.
Summary: New Mexico permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Individuals can cultivate up to six mature plants, with a household limit of 12 plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six plants per person, with a maximum of 12 per household.
Summary: New York allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Individuals can cultivate up to six plants, with a household limit of 12 plants.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: Yes, possession of small amounts is decriminalized.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: North Carolina prohibits both medical and recreational cannabis use. However, possession of small amounts has been decriminalized, resulting in fines. Cultivation of cannabis plants is illegal.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: Yes, possession of small amounts is decriminalized.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: North Dakota permits medical cannabis use for qualifying conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, but possession of small amounts has been decriminalized, resulting in fines. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature at a time.
Summary: The Northern Mariana Islands permit both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Individuals can possess and cultivate up to six plants, with a limit of three mature plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal as of November 2024.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Not permitted for recreational use; limited cultivation allowed for medical patients.
Summary: Ohio legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and over in November 2024. Medical cannabis is legal, with limited cultivation rights for patients. Recreational cultivation remains prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Permitted for medical patients; up to six mature plants and six seedlings.
Summary: Oklahoma has one of the most accessible medical cannabis programs in the U.S., allowing patients with a medical card to purchase and cultivate cannabis. Registered medical patients may grow up to six mature plants and six seedlings at home. However, recreational cannabis remains illegal, and non-medical possession can lead to fines and criminal charges. Despite strict recreational laws, Oklahoma has a thriving medical cannabis industry, with dispensaries widely available across the state.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults 21 and over may cultivate up to four plants per household.
Summary: Oregon permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Individuals can possess and cultivate up to four plants per household for personal use.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No, but some cities have enacted local decriminalization ordinances.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Pennsylvania allows medical cannabis use for qualifying conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, and possession can lead to criminal charges, although some cities have decriminalized small amounts. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Puerto Rico allows medical cannabis use for qualifying conditions under regulated programs. Recreational use remains illegal, and possession can lead to criminal charges. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal as of May 2022.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature at a time.
Summary: Rhode Island permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Individuals can possess and cultivate up to six plants, with a limit of three mature plants.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: South Carolina maintains strict cannabis laws, prohibiting both medical and recreational use. Possession is a criminal offense, and cultivation is illegal.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal; voters approved legalization in 2020, but it was overturned by the courts.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Permitted for medical patients; up to three plants.
Summary: South Dakota allows medical cannabis use for qualifying patients, who may also cultivate up to three plants. Recreational use was approved by voters in 2020 but later overturned by the courts, keeping it illegal.
- Medical Use: Illegal, except for limited CBD oil use.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Tennessee prohibits both medical and recreational cannabis use, with a limited exception for CBD oil with low THC content for specific medical conditions. Possession is a criminal offense, and cultivation is illegal.
- Medical Use: Limited to low-THC cannabis oil for specific medical conditions.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No, but some cities have implemented local decriminalization policies.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Texas allows limited medical use of low-THC cannabis oil for specific medical conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, and possession can lead to criminal charges, although some cities have adopted local decriminalization measures. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Utah permits medical cannabis use for qualifying conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, and possession can lead to criminal charges. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to two mature plants and four immature plants.
Summary: Vermont allows both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Individuals can cultivate up to two mature plants and four immature plants for personal use.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal as of January 2023.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature at a time.
Summary: The U.S. Virgin Islands allow both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and over. Individuals can possess and cultivate up to six plants, with a limit of three mature plants.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted; adults may cultivate up to four plants per household.
Summary: Virginia permits both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older. Individuals can cultivate up to four plants per household for personal use.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Legal.
- Decriminalized: Yes.
- Cultivation: Permitted for medical patients; recreational cultivation is not allowed.
Summary: Washington was one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis in 2012. Adults 21 and older can purchase and possess up to one ounce of flower, 16 ounces of edibles, 72 ounces of liquid cannabis, or seven grams of concentrates from licensed dispensaries. However, home cultivation is only permitted for medical cannabis patients registered with the state, who may grow up to six plants at home (or up to 15 plants with special authorization). Recreational users cannot cultivate plants at home. Illegal cultivation and unlicensed sales can result in felony charges.
- Medical Use: Legal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: West Virginia permits medical cannabis use for qualifying conditions under the Medical Cannabis Act. Recreational use remains illegal, and possession can lead to criminal charges. Cultivation of cannabis plants is prohibited.
- Medical Use: Illegal, except for limited CBD oil use.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No, but some cities have enacted local decriminalization ordinances.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Wisconsin prohibits both medical and recreational cannabis use, with a limited exception for CBD oil with low THC content for specific medical conditions. Possession is a criminal offense, although some cities have adopted local decriminalization measures. Cultivation of cannabis plants is illegal.
- Medical Use: Illegal.
- Recreational Use: Illegal.
- Decriminalized: No.
- Cultivation: Not permitted.
Summary: Wyoming maintains strict cannabis laws, prohibiting both medical and recreational use. Possession is a criminal offense, and cultivation of cannabis plants is illegal.
