States Where Weed Is Legal

Alaska has been a pioneer in marijuana legalization, starting back in 1998 with the passage of its medical marijuana program. Later, in 2014, recreational use was legalized in 2014 through Ballot Measure 2. Adults over the age of 21 can legally use and possess up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational purposes. However, consuming cannabis in public remains illegal and can result in a fine of up to $100. Additionally, adults are allowed to cultivate up to six marijuana plants per household, with a limit of three mature plants.Read More

In Arizona, marijuana laws allow for both medical and recreational use. Proposition 203, passed in 2010, legalized medical marijuana, allowing patients to possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana every 14 days and cultivate up to 12 plants. Additionally, adults aged 21 and over can legally use, possess, and purchase up to 1 ounce of marijuana, with restrictions on marijuana concentrates. However, smoking or vaping marijuana in public remains illegal. Better yet, adults are allowed to grow up to six plants at home.Read More

California was one of the first states to accept cannabis for medical patients, and they’ve been paving the way for the culture ever since. Proposition 215 passed in 1996, allowing for medical marijuana use. However, cannabis was legalized for recreational use in 2016. Adults over the age of 21 can legally purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis or up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis for recreational use. However, for medicinal use with a doctor’s note, the age requirement drops to 18, and you’ll get higher possession limits. Adults are allowed to cultivate up to six cannabis plants at home, although cultivation requirements may vary by city and county. It’s important to note that marijuana use in public spaces remains illegal in California.Read More

Colorado was one of the first states to go rec in 2012, but they started by passing Ballot Amendment 20 in 2000, allowing for medical marijuana use. Adults with a valid I.D. over the age of 21 can purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, 8 grams of marijuana concentrate, or marijuana products containing up to 800 milligrams of THC in a single transaction. Possession limits for weed purchased from licensed dispensaries are capped at 2 ounces, though. Additionally, adults are allowed to cultivate up to six marijuana plants at home, with a limit of three mature plants at a time.Read More

Connecticut’s marijuana laws underwent major changes with the passage of House Bill 5389 in 2021. Adults over the age of 21 are now permitted to possess or consume up to 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams) of weed and store up to 5 ounces in a locked container in a home or in the trunk or locked glove box of their vehicle. Additionally, the possession limit for usable marijuana is set at 2.5 ounces.Read More

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.Read More

In Illinois, both medical and recreational marijuana are legal. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2013 through House Bill 1, allowing qualified patients to possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis during a 14-day period. Following this, recreational marijuana was legalized in 2019. Residents over the age of 21 can purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana at any time, while non-residents may possess up to 15 grams. However, consuming marijuana in public places remains illegal.Read More

Maine has always had a pretty relaxed stance on weed and has had an established medical program since 1999, making it one of the first states to accept it. In Maine, both recreational and medical marijuana are legal. Anyone aged 21 and over can possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis for recreational use. Adult residents can also cultivate up to three flowering marijuana plants at a time and up to 12 immature plants at home. Medical marijuana has been legal in Maine since 1999, allowing patients to possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana and cultivate up to 6 plants.Read More

In 2022, Maryland voters approved recreational cannabis to become established, and in 2023, the first recreational dispensaries opened. Maryland allows anyone 21 or older to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower, 12 grams of concentrated cannabis, or a total amount of cannabis products not exceeding 750 mg THC for recreational use. However, medical marijuana has been legal in Maryland since 2014, allowing patients to possess a 30-day supply of cannabis. How much that is depends on your doctor’s note.Read More

Massachusetts is yet another fully recreational state and was one of the first to join in on the recreational movement in the mid-2010s. Adults aged 21 and over are allowed to have up to 1 ounce of marijuana outside the home and up to 10 ounces inside their homes for recreational use. Possession of more than 2 ounces of marijuana outside the house is considered a criminal offense, though. Residents can also cultivate up to six plants per person and up to 12 plants per household, but they have to be completely hidden from the public eye. Landlords are also totally allowed to tell you you can’t grow on their property, even if you have a medical card. For medical marijuana, legalized in 2012, patients are permitted a 60-day supply for personal medical use, up to 10 ounces.Read More

Michigan was one of the first states to establish a medical marijuana program, but they took a huge leap in 2018 when they legalized recreational cannabis, too. Michigan residents aged 21 or older are permitted to possess or transport up to 2.5 ounces of weed at a time. They can also grow up to 12 plants, but not in public view, and are allowed to give 2.5 ounces to another person as long as they don’t sell the weed to them directly. It has to be a gift. On the medical side, patients are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana and cultivate up to 12 plants.Read More

Minnesota is one of the latest states to join the recreational movement in 2023. While state-run dispensaries aren’t expected to open until 2025, you can buy legal recreational cannabis from native American lands, as tribal sovereignty allows them to sell recreational cannabis. In Minnesota, adults aged 21 and older can possess and travel within the state with up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and 800 milligrams worth of THC-containing edible products. They can have up to 2 pounds of cannabis flower at home. For medical marijuana, legalized in 2014, patients are allowed a 30-day supply of non-smoking marijuana.Read More

Recreational cannabis was legalized in 2022, and rec dispensaries opened just a year later in 2023. In Missouri, adults aged 21 and older are allowed to purchase and possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana for recreational use. Missouri also has an established medical program that started in 2018, allowing patients to enjoy up to 4 ounces of weed per 30-day period and grow up to six plants at home. Whether you’re medical or rec, you have to register with the state to grow your own weed at home. A cultivation card costs $100 and can be purchased through the state’s health department.Read More

In Montana, weed is recreational, but it can sometimes be a bit difficult to find. Local governments were able to choose whether or not they wanted to adopt recreational cannabis, so cannabis businesses aren’t allowed to operate in counties where the majority of voters rejected the measure. That said, weed is still legal, and you can still use it; you might just have to drive over a county or two to pick up weed. The good news is that you can buy and possess an ounce of cannabis, up to 8 grams of concentrate, or edibles containing up to 800 mg of THC— meaning you won’t have to re-up as often. For medical marijuana, patients are allowed to possess 1 ounce of usable marijuana, cultivate up to 4 mature plants, and have up to 12 seedlings at a time.Read More

It makes sense that Nevada would be one of the first states to allow for recreational weed. In 2016, they legalized it— but that doesn’t mean you’re allowed to walk through Vegas with a joint rolling. Consumption of marijuana is restricted to private homes, as it remains illegal to consume it in public, except for licensed businesses with established on-site consumption lounges. Adults 21 and over with a valid I.D. can purchase up to an ounce of marijuana or one-eighth of an ounce of edibles or concentrates. Residents can grow up to six plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household. On the other hand, medical marijuana has been legal in Nevada since 2000, allowing patients to possess up to 2.5 ounces and grow 12 plants.Read More

New Jersey is also a member of the fully rec club. The state allows dispensaries to sell up to the equivalent of 1 ounce of cannabis to adults 21 and older. You can choose from dried flower, concentrates, or edibles, but they can only add up to 1000mg of THC in total. The cool thing is that New Jersey has also decriminalized possession of up to 6 ounces of marijuana or about 17 grams of concentrates. Like many states, the medical program is a little more lenient with how much you can use and have at a time. Patients with a valid prescription to possess up to 3 ounces of usable cannabis.Read More

Following the passage of a bill in April 2021, adults aged 21 and older in New Mexico are permitted to possess up to two ounces of cannabis. Additionally, residents are allowed to cultivate up to six cannabis plants per person up to 12 plants per household. New Mexico was also one of the first to adopt medical marijuana and has been offering it since 2007. Patients with a valid prescription can possess up to 6 ounces of usable cannabis and grow up to 16 plants, with specific maturity requirements.Read More

Cannabis in New York went fully recreational in 2021. Anyone 21 and over in New York can purchase and possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis or 24 grams of concentrated forms, such as oils or concentrates. Additionally, adults can grow up to six cannabis plants for personal use, with up to three flowering at a time. Households can grow up to 12, with no more than six mature at a time. New York’s medical program has been in full swing since 2014, allowing patients to buy and use weed legally. To qualify for medical cannabis in New York, you must receive certification from a state-registered healthcare provider indicating that cannabis is clinically appropriate for treating your health condition.Read More

Ohio recently jumped on the legalization wave, with the state’s first recreational dispensaries now officially open. Adults also aged 21 and over are permitted to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and cultivate up to six plants per person and up to 12 plants per household for personal use. As of August the 6th, 2024, Medical marijuana dispensaries that received new recreational licenses will soon welcome customers aged 21 and older, offering both medical and recreational products available to purchase.

As the licensing process continues, more dispensary shops are expected to start adult-use sales in the coming weeks. Staff have been preparing for the anticipated increase in business. Medical marijuana became legal in 2016, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to access cannabis with a prescription. The law permits a 90-day supply for medical use, depending on what your doctor says.Read More

Oregon was one of the first states to establish a medical marijuana program way back in 1998 with Ballot Measure 67, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to possess up to a whopping 24 ounces of usable marijuana and cultivate up to 24 plants, with no more than six mature at a time. In 2014, Oregon also legalized recreational marijuana, allowing adults over 21 to possess up to one ounce of weed away from home and up to eight ounces at home. Edible products have separate possession limits of 16 ounces for solid forms and 72 ounces for drinkables. Additionally, residents on the rec side can cultivate up to four cannabis plants at home. Just be sure to keep your smoking situated indoors, as Oregon has some pretty strict laws about using weed in public illegally.Read More

Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana in 2006 through Senate Bill 0710, allowing patients to possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis and grow up to 12 plants. In 2022, the state went rec, allowing anyone 21 and older to purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis for personal use. Residents are also allowed to grow up to six plants at home, with a limit of three mature plants at a time. The best part is that recreational dispensaries are already running, so you’ll have easy access to them when you visit.Read More

Vermont has had medical marijuana since 2004 and chose to legalize recreational weed in 2020. Now, you can apply to be a medical patient and purchase or possess up to 2 ounces of weed at a time. You can also grow up to 9 plants as long as you only have two mature ones at a time. On the recreational side, you’re allowed to buy and possess up to one ounce and grow up to 6 plants, as long as only two are flowering at a time. Vermont is an excellent state to visit because of its solid medical program and relaxed recreational laws.Read More

Things moved fast in Virginia. Shortly after adopting a medical marijuana program in 2018, the state voted to go fully recreational in 2021. That said, both medical and recreational cannabis are available for purchase in Virginia. Adults 21 and older can possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis and grow up to four plants for personal use, as long as the plants are hidden from public view. The medical marijuana program allows patients to possess a 90-day supply of total cannabis products and broadens authorization for medical marijuana use for any qualifying medical condition.Read More

Washington was one of the very first states to adopt recreational cannabis back in 2012. The state has always had a positive outlook on weed, though; it adopted medical marijuana back in 1998. For recreational users, you just have to be 21 to purchase, and you can possess up to an ounce of dried marijuana, 16 ounces of infused edibles, 72 ounces of infused liquids, or 7 grams of concentrates. The medical marijuana program was established in 1998 through Initiative 692, allowing patients to possess up to 8 ounces of usable marijuana and grow up to 6 plants.Read More