Cannabis Laws by US State
A continuously-maintained reference for recreational, medical, and home-grow laws across all 50 states and DC. Hover any state for the essentials; click for the full breakdown.
About US cannabis legalization
As of 2026, cannabis laws in the United States remain a complex patchwork of state-level legalization and federal restriction. Currently, 24 states plus Washington, D.C. have legalized adult-use (recreational) cannabis, while a majority of states maintain medical cannabis programs with varying qualifying conditions and access rules. A smaller number of states allow only low-THC or CBD products, and a handful still prohibit cannabis entirely.
Home cultivation laws vary significantly, with roughly 20 states allowing personal grow operations under strict plant limits, while others either restrict or fully prohibit home growing. Regulations also differ widely for possession limits, public consumption, dispensary access, and licensing structures.
In addition, hemp-derived cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC and THCA are now facing rapidly changing state and federal regulations, with new restrictions and enforcement actions emerging across multiple states. At the federal level, cannabis remains controlled under the Controlled Substances Act, though recent rescheduling of certain medical cannabis products to Schedule III has created a shifting regulatory environment without fully legalizing cannabis nationwide.
This interactive map breaks down each state’s current recreational and medical cannabis laws, home cultivation rules, possession limits, and hemp cannabinoid status in a clear, up-to-date visual format.
How the categories work
Fully legal — adults 21+ may possess, purchase, and home-grow.
Recreational, restricted home grow — adult use is legal but cultivation at home is limited or banned.
Medical only — qualifying patients may purchase from licensed dispensaries.
CBD / low-THC only — narrow exceptions for non-intoxicating products or specific conditions.
Fully illegal — all cannabis remains prohibited under state law.
This data is reviewed regularly. The dates shown reflect the most recent revision. Always confirm with your state’s official cannabis authority before purchasing, transporting, or cultivating.
