Cannabis Laws by State 2026
Your comprehensive 2026 guide to marijuana legalization across the United States. 25 states have legalized recreational weed and 39 allow medical marijuana. Click any state to view detailed cannabis regulations.
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Medical States
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Guides & Resources
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View All →Alabama
Medical OnlyAlabama legalized medical cannabis in 2021. Smoking flower is not permitted. Dispensaries opening in...
Alaska
Recreational & Medical LegalAlaska legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. Adults 21+ can purchase up to 1 oz and grow 6 plants...
Arizona
Recreational & Medical LegalArizona voters approved recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow up to 6 plan...
Arkansas
Medical OnlyArkansas voters approved medical cannabis in 2016. Patients can possess up to 2.5 oz per 14-day peri...
California
Recreational & Medical LegalCalifornia, the first state to legalize medical cannabis (1996) and recreational in 2016. Adults can...
Colorado
Recreational & Medical LegalColorado was the first state to legalize recreational cannabis (2012). Adults can possess 2 oz and g...
Connecticut
Recreational & Medical LegalConnecticut legalized recreational cannabis in 2021. Adults can possess 1.5 oz in public and 5 oz at...
Delaware
Recreational & Medical LegalDelaware legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 1 oz but home cultivation is no...
District of Columbia
Recreational & Medical LegalDC legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 but commercial sales remain banned. Gifting is common. Ad...
Florida
Medical OnlyFlorida has one of the largest medical cannabis programs. 2024 recreational ballot measure failed (n...
Georgia
CBD OnlyGeorgia allows low-THC oil (up to 5% THC) for registered patients. No dispensaries - must obtain els...
Hawaii
Medical OnlyHawaii has had medical cannabis since 2000. Patients can possess 4 oz and grow 10 plants.