List of Marijuana Laws By State

Recreational Marijuana is slowly legalizing across the United States and eventually the world! Currently, recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, and Washington DC. This resource is for finding shops near you whether they are medical, recreational, or both. The links below the map will give you information you need to make informed decisions and find the closest pot shop to your location. So whether you’re looking for flower, edibles, concentrates or any other kinds of products these resources are here to help!

Now more than half of the United States has legalized some form of cannabis. Although many states have only legalized CBD oil for children with epilepsy, we still believe that marijuana will be legalized nationally in the next 5 years! Until then, keep up to date with the status of cannabis laws in each state using this guide below. We do our best to keep this list updated, but if we miss any important events feel free to contact us! Also, it is recommended that you respect the laws anywhere you visit in regards to cannabis. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

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Alabama	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Alaska	Recreational marijuana has been legalized! If you’re over 21, find a shop, make a purchase, and enjoy the brave new world of legal cannabis!
Arizona	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal. The Arizona Marijuana Legalization Initiative failed to legalize recreational cannabis on November 8th, 2016.
Arkansas	Medical Marijuana has been legalized in the state, but recreational cannabis is still illegal.
California	Medical and Recreational marijuana have been legalized in California! If you’re over 21, find a shop, make a purchase, and enjoy the brave new world of legal cannabis!
Colorado	Recreational marijuana has been legalized! If you’re over 21, find a shop, make a purchase, and enjoy the brave new world of legal cannabis!
Connecticut	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Delaware	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Florida	Medical marijuana is now legal, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal in the state.
Georgia	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal. As of Jan 2018, Atlanta recently decriminalized Cannabis possession and is punishable with a max fine of $75!
Hawaii	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Idaho	Marijuana is still illegal in this state and penalties can be very harsh.
Illinois	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Indiana	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Iowa	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Kansas	Marijuana is still illegal in this state and penalties can be very harsh.
Kentucky	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Louisiana	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Maine	Medical marijuana has been legalized, and recreational cannabis is now legal, too! The Maine Marijuana Legalization Act was passed on November 8th 2016, and adults over the age of 21 will soon have access to legal cannabis.
Maryland	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Massachusetts	Medical and Recreational marijuana are now legal! Recreational shops should open soon!
Michigan	Medical marijuana has been legalized, and as of November 6th 2018, Recreational Cannabis has been legalized for adults! Keep your eyes peeled for more information as it becomes available!
Minnesota	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Mississippi	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Missouri	As of November 6th 2018, Medical Marijuana has been legalized! Keep your eyes peeled for more information as it becomes available!
Montana	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
Nebraska	Marijuana is still illegal in this state and penalties can be very harsh.
Nevada	Medical marijuana has been legalized, and recreational cannabis is now legal too! Initiative Petition 1 passed on the eighth of November 2016, and adults over the age of 21 can now make legal recreational cannabis purchases (as of July 1, 2017.)
New Hampshire	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
New Jersey	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
New Mexico	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
New York	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal
North Carolina	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
North Dakota	Medical marijuana is now legal in the state, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal.
Ohio	Medical marijuana is legal in limited forms (no flower, no smoking, no growing) for patients with specific medical conditions. The program is anticipated to be up and running by January 2018 but, so far, no progress has been made whatsoever.
Oklahoma	Oklahomans voted in favor of legalizing medicinal marijuana on June 26th, 2018! Recreational cannabis remains illegal in this state.
Oregon	Recreational marijuana has been legalized! If you’re over 21, find a shop, make a purchase, and enjoy the brave new world of legal cannabis!
Pennsylvania	Medical marijuana is legal, but patients cannot legally smoke. Possession has been decriminalized in Philadelphia & Pittsburgh but remains illegal recreationally.
Puerto Rico	Medical Marijuana has been legal since early 2015, and medical marijuana dispensaries are open as of January, 2017.
Rhode Island	Medical marijuana has been legalized, but recreational cannabis is not yet legal.
South Carolina	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
South Dakota	Marijuana is still illegal in this state and penalties can be very harsh.
Tennessee	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Texas	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Utah	As of November 6th 2018, Medical Marijuana has been legalized! Keep your eyes peeled for more information as it becomes available!
Vermont	Both Medical & Recreational Cannabis are legal! There are not any dispensaries open to the public yet, but lounges and shops should hopefully open soon!
Virginia	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Washington DC	Recreational marijuana has been legalized, but there are currently no recreational shops open to the public. The only way to purchase marijuana right now is with a medical card.
Washington	Recreational marijuana has been legalized! If you’re over 21, find a shop, make a purchase, and enjoy the brave new world of legal cannabis!
West Virginia	Recreational Marijuana is still illegal in this state and penalties can be very harsh. Medical Cannabis was legalized in 2017, but dispensaries won’t open until 2019.
Wisconsin	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.
Wyoming	Some form of CBD law has passed, but other forms of marijuana remain illegal.