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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Marijuana Legalization in the United States of America
Recreational Dispensaries Near Me:
United States of America
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. |