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- Delaware
- Medical use: Legal
- Recreational: Yes
- Delaware
- Medical use: Legal
- Recreational: Yes
In Delaware, voters passed medical marijuana back in 2011 with Senate Bill 17. However, they recently jumped on the recreational bandwagon, allowing people aged 21 and older to possess up to 1 ounce of weed, 12 grams of concentrates, or marijuana products containing up to 750 milligrams of THC in 2023. Possession of more than an ounce of marijuana and public consumption remain misdemeanors, though. So, always be sure to follow Delaware's laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What penalties exist for possessing more than the legal recreational limit?
Possessing more than 1 ounce of cannabis or consuming cannabis in public is a misdemeanor offense. Penalties can include fines or other legal repercussions depending on the amount and circumstances.
How does Delaware's medical cannabis program differ from its recreational cannabis laws?
The medical marijuana program allows patients with qualifying conditions to possess up to 6 ounces of cannabis. Recreational users, however, are limited to 1 ounce of cannabis, 12 grams of concentrates, or marijuana products containing no more than 750 milligrams of THC.
Can I grow my own cannabis at home in Delaware?
No, home cultivation of cannabis is prohibited in Delaware, even for medical patients. All marijuana must be purchased through licensed dispensaries.
