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Where is Weed Legal? - Marijuana Laws by State for 2025
As of March 2025, the legal landscape of cannabis in the United States continues to evolve, with varying regulations across different states and territories. This comprehensive overview details the status of both medical and recreational marijuana, including possession limits and cultivation rights, where applicable. Read our article for more details about the other countries where cannabis is legal.
States with Legal Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana is legal in 40 states and the District of Columbia. These states have established programs allowing patients with qualifying medical conditions to obtain and use cannabis for therapeutic purposes.
States with Legal Recreational Marijuana
Recreational or adult-use marijuana is legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia. These jurisdictions permit adults over a certain age (typically 21) to purchase and consume cannabis for personal use.
The following table summarizes the key aspects of recreational marijuana laws in states where it is legal, as well as home cultivation. You can also read our article growing cannabis at home.
| State | Legalization Year | Possession Limit (Recreational) | Home Cultivation Allowed | Home Cultivation Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2014 - Legalized in 2014 by Ballot Measure 2 with 53% of votes | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis and 1 oz of hash/concentrates. | Yes | Up to 6 plants, with no more than 3 mature at a time. |
| Arizona | 2020 - Legalized in 2020 by Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Prop 207) with 59.95% of votes | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis, and 5 g of hash/concentrates. | Yes | Up to 6 plants per adult, with a maximum of 12 plants per household. |
| California | 2016 - Legalized in 2016 by Proposition 64 with 57% of votes. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis and 8 g hash/concentrates. | Yes | Up to 6 plants per residence. |
| Colorado | 2012 - Legalized in 2012 by Amendment 64 with 55% of votes. | Allows possession of 1 oz cannabis and 1oz hash/concentrates. | Yes | Up to 6 plants per person, with no more than 3 mature at a time. |
| Connecticut | 2021 - Legalized in 2021 by SB 1201. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis and 7.5 g concentrates (up to 750 mg of THC), up to 25 g concentrates (up to 2,500 mg of THC) in a locked container. | Yes | Up to 6 plants per person (3 mature and 3 immature), with a maximum of 12 plants per household; cultivation permitted starting July 2023. |
| Delaware | 2023 - Legalized in 2023 by House Bill 1 and House Bill 2. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis and 12 grams or less of concentrated cannabis or cannabis products. | No | N/A |
| District of Columbia | 2014 - Legalized in 2014 by Initiative 71 with 65% of votes. | Allows possession of 2 oz of cannabis. | Yes | Up to 6 plants per person, with no more than 3 mature; maximum of 12 plants per residence. |
| Illinois | 2019 - Legalized in 2019 by House Bill 1438. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis, and 5 g of hash/concentrates | No | N/A |
| Maine | 2016 - Legalized in 2016 by Question 1 with 50% of votes. | Allows possession of 2.5 oz of cannabis, and 5 g of hash/concentrates | Yes | Up to 3 mature plants, 12 immature plants, and unlimited seedlings. |
| Maryland | 2022 - Legalized in 2022 by Maryland Question 4 (Marijuana Legalization Amendment) with 66.88% of votes. | Allows possession of 1.5 oz of cannabis, and 15 g of cannabis concentrates | Yes | Up to 2 plants per person, with a maximum of 4 plants per household. |
| Massachusetts | 2016 - Legalized in 2016 by Question 4 with 54% of votes. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis, and 5 g of cannabis concentrates | Yes | Up to 6 plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household. |
| Michigan | 2018 - Legalized in 2018 by Proposal 1 with 56% of votes. | Allows possession of 2.5 oz of cannabis, and 15 g of cannabis concentrates | Yes | Up to 12 plants per household. |
| Minnesota | 2023 - Legalized in 2023 by HF100 | Allows possession of 2 oz of cannabis in public, 2 lbs at home, 800 mg of THC in edibles, 8 g of concentrate. | Yes | Up to 8 plants per residence, with no more than 4 mature at a time. |
| Missouri | 2022 - Legalized in 2022 by Amendment 3 | Allows possession of 3 oz of cannabis, | Yes | Up to 6 flowering plants, 6 immature plants, and 6 plants under 14 inches for personal use. |
| Montana | 2020 - Legalized in 2020 by Initiative I-190 (56.89%) and CI-118 (57.82%). | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis, and 8 g of hash/concentrates | Yes | Up to 4 mature plants and 4 seedlings per person, with a maximum of 8 mature plants per household. |
| Nevada | 2016 - egalized in 2016 by Question 2 with 54% of votes. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis, and 3.5 g of hash/concentrates | Yes | Up to 6 plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household; cultivation only if nearest dispensary is over 25 miles away. |
| New Jersey | 2020 - Legalized in 2020 by New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Amendment with 66.88% of votes. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis. | No | N/A |
| New Mexico | 2021 - Legalized in 2021 by House Bill 2. | Allows possession of 2 oz of cannabis, and 16 g of cannabis concentrates and 800 milligrams of edible cannabis. | Yes | Up to 6 mature plants and 6 immature plants per person, with a maximum of 12 mature plants per household. |
| New York | 2021 - Legalized in 2021 by Senate Bill S854A | Allows possession of 3 oz of cannabis, and 24 g of cannabis concentrates | Yes | Up to 6 plants per person (3 mature and 3 immature), with a maximum of 12 plants per household; cultivation permitted starting in 2024. |
| Oregon | 2014 - Legalized in 2014 by Measure 91 with 56% of votes. |
Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis in public, 8 oz homegrown usable at home, 72oz of liquid infused, and 1 oz extract of hash/concentrates at home |
Yes | Up to 4 plants per residence. |
| Ohio | 2023 - Recreational marijuana was legalized in Ohio by a ballot measure that passed on November 8, 2023, with 55 percent of the vote | Allows possession of 2.5 oz of cannabis | Yes | Up to 6 plants. |
| Rhode Island | 2022 - Legalized in 2022 by Rhode Island Cannabis Act. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis, and 10oz of cannabis at home and 5 g of cannabis concentrates. | Yes | Up to 6 plants per person (3 mature and 3 immature), with a maximum of 12 plants per household. |
| Vermont | 2020 - Legalized in 2018 by Legislative Bill H.511 | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis and 5 g of hash. | Yes | Up to 2 mature plants and 4 immature plants per residence. |
| Virginia | 2021 - Legalized in 2021 by Senate Bill 1406 and House Bill 2312 | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis. | Yes | Up to 4 plants per household. |
| Washington | 2012 - Legalized in 2012 by Initiative 502 with 56% of votes. | Allows possession of 1 oz of cannabis, 16oz of solid marijuana-infused, 72 oz liquid infused, and 7 g of concentrates. | No | N/A |
States Without Medical Marijuana Legislation
As of 2025, the following states have not enacted comprehensive medical marijuana programs:
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Kansas
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
These states may have limited allowances for cannabidiol (CBD) products but lack broader medical cannabis laws.
Detailed State-by-State Cannabis Laws
The following table provides a detailed overview of cannabis laws in each state, including the year of legalization, possession limits, and home cultivation rights.
| State | Medical Legalization Year | Recreational Legalization Year | Possession Limit (Recreational) | Home Cultivation Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2021 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Alaska | 1998 | 2014 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Arizona | 2010 | 2020 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Arkansas | 2016 | N/A | N/A | No |
| California | 1996 | 2016 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Colorado | 2000 | 2012 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Connecticut | 2012 | 2021 | 1.5 oz | Yes |
| Delaware | 2011 | 2023 | 1 oz | No |
| District of Columbia | 2011 | 2015 | 2 oz | Yes |
| Florida | 2016 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Georgia | 2015 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Hawaii | 2000 | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Idaho | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| Illinois | 2013 | 2019 | 1 oz | No |
| Indiana | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| Iowa | 2017 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Kansas | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| Kentucky | 2023 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Louisiana | 2015 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Maine | 1999 | 2016 | 2.5 oz | Yes |
| Maryland | 2013 | 2022 | 1.5 oz | Yes |
| Massachusetts | 2012 | 2016 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Michigan | 2008 | 2018 | 2.5 oz | Yes |
| Minnesota | 2014 | 2023 | 2 oz | Yes |
| Mississippi | 2022 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Missouri | 2018 | 2022 | 3 oz | Yes |
| Montana | 2004 | 2020 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Nebraska | 2024 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Nevada | 1998 | 2016 | 1 oz | Yes |
| New Hampshire | 2013 | N/A | N/A | No |
| New Jersey | 2010 | 2020 | 1 oz | No |
| New Mexico | 2007 | 2021 | 2 oz | Yes |
| New York | 2014 | 2021 | 3 oz | Yes |
| North Carolina | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| North Dakota | 2016 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Ohio | 2016 | 2023 | 2.5 oz | Yes |
| Oklahoma | 2018 | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Oregon | 1998 | 2014 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | 2016 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Rhode Island | 2006 | 2022 | 1 oz | Yes |
| South Carolina | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| South Dakota | 2020 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Tennessee | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| Texas | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| Utah | 2018 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Vermont | 2004 | 2020 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Virginia | 2020 | 2021 | 1 oz | Yes |
| Washington | 1998 | 2012 | 1 oz | No |
| West Virginia | 2017 | N/A | N/A | No |
| Wisconsin | N/A | N/A | N/A | No |
| Wyoming | N/A | N |
Cannabis Laws in U.S. Territories
The legal status of cannabis in U.S. territories varies:
- Guam: Legalized medical marijuana in 2014 and recreational use in 2019.
- Puerto Rico: Established a medical marijuana program in 2015; recreational use remains illegal.
- U.S. Virgin Islands: Legalized medical marijuana in 2019; recreational use remains illegal.
- American Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands: Both medical and recreational marijuana are illegal.
It's important to note that cannabis laws are subject to change. Individuals should consult local regulations and official state resources for the most current information.
