Cannabis— Legal Status by State
Comprehensive state-by-state legal status of Cannabis in the United States.
Federal Status
United States (Federal)
Schedule I under the CSA, but federal enforcement defers to state programs. Numerous state-level legalization initiatives.
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States Legal
15
States Restricted
10
States Banned
0
Gray Area / None
| State | Status | Effective Date | Source | Last Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Alaska | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Arizona | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| California | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Colorado | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Delaware | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Florida | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Georgia | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Idaho | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Illinois | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Indiana | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Iowa | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Kansas | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Maine | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Maryland | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Michigan | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Missouri | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Montana | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Nevada | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New York | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| North Dakota | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Ohio | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Oregon | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Texas | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Utah | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Vermont | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Virginia | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Washington | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| West Virginia | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
State-Specific Notes
Alabama
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Alaska
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Arizona
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Arkansas
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
California
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Colorado
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Connecticut
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Delaware
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Florida
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Georgia
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Hawaii
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Idaho
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Illinois
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Indiana
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Iowa
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Kansas
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Kentucky
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Louisiana
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Maine
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Maryland
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Massachusetts
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Michigan
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Minnesota
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Mississippi
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Missouri
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Montana
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Nebraska
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Nevada
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
New Hampshire
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
New Jersey
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
New Mexico
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
New York
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
North Carolina
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
North Dakota
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Ohio
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Oklahoma
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Oregon
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Pennsylvania
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Rhode Island
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
South Carolina
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
South Dakota
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Tennessee
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Texas
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Utah
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Vermont
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Virginia
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
Washington
Adult-use and medical cannabis legal.
West Virginia
Medical cannabis program only; adult recreational use prohibited.
Wisconsin
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Wyoming
No comprehensive adult-use or medical cannabis program.
Legal Disclaimer:This is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Verify current status with a legal professional or your state's official government resources before making decisions.