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Alabama felony
(1st-offense possession is a misdemeanor) non-psychoactive CBD oil not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Alabama
First-time may be punished as a misdemeanor, but further possession, or intent to sell, can result in felony charges.
Alaska legal legal up to 1 oz. (28 grams)[9] 12 plants in a household with two adults 21+,[10] or no limit with commercial license
Main article: Cannabis in Alaska
Legalized by Measure 2 on November 4, 2014.[11]
Arizona Illegal legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Arizona
November 2010: medical ma*****na legalized when Proposition 203 passed with 50.13% of the vote.[12][13][14]
Arkansas Illegal legal medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Arkansas
Possession under three ounces a misdemeanor; Cities of Fayetteville and Eureka Springs labeled cannabis their lowest law enforcement priority. November 8, 2016: medical ma*****na legalized when Issue 6 passed by 53%.[15]
California legal legal up to 1oz. (28 grams) six plants, or commercially licensed
Main article: Cannabis in California
July 1975: Senate Bill 95 reduced the penalty for possession of one ounce (28.5 grams) or less of cannabis to a citable misdemeanor.[16]
November 1996: first state to legalize medical ma*****na when Proposition 215 passed by 56%.[17]
November 2016: Proposition 64 passed by 57% to 43%, legalizing sale and distribution, effective January 1, 2018.
Colorado legal legal up to 1 oz. (28 grams) six plants, or commercially licensed[18]
Main article: Cannabis in Colorado
Colorado Amendment 64 legalized the sale and possession of ma*****na for non-medical use on November 6, 2012, including cultivation of up to six plants with up to three mature.[19][20] Second state to legalize recreational ma*****na after Washington.
Connecticut D decriminalized legal felony (legal for medical use) felony
Main article: Cannabis in Connecticut
Possession less than a half-ounce by those 21 or over, results in graduated fines, and confiscation. Under 21 face more sanctions, with temporary loss of drivers license.[21]
Delaware D decriminalized (civil infraction) legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Delaware
February 10, 2012: Governor Markell suspended medical ma*****na after a Justice Department letter threatened federal prosecution. On August 31, 2016, Gov. Markell signed House Bill 400, expanding medical cannabis programs for those with a terminal illness.[22][23]
Florida illegal legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Florida
November 8, 2016: medical ma*****na legalized as of July 1, 2017 when voters passed Amendment 2 by 71%.[24]
Georgia illegal; decriminalized in Atlanta[25] and Savannah CBD oil less than 5% THC medical use only illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Georgia (U.S. state)
Possession, sale, or cultivation results in suspension of driver's license. First-time offense eligible for discharge with payment of fine and community service. April 16, 2015: CBD oil legalized for medical use.[26]
State Recreational Medical Transportation Cultivation Notes
Hawaii illegal legal against program rules. medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Hawaii
June 15, 2000: Governor Benjamin Cayetano signed bill legalizing medical ma*****na. First state legislature to do so.[27][28] July 14, 2015: Governor David Ige signed bill allowing medical cannabis dispensaries.[29] July 14, 2016: Governor Ige signed law expanding medical cannabis programs.[30]
Idaho misdemeanor (85 grams/3 oz. or less) illegal not clearly stated felony
Main article: Cannabis in Idaho
Possession of 3 ounces or less a misdemeanor up to 1 year prison or fine up to $1,000 or both. More than 3 ounces but less than 1 pound a felony up to 5 years prison or fine up to $10,000 or both.[31]
Illinois D decriminalized (civil infraction) legal legal for medical use misdemeanor (legal for medical use)
Main article: Cannabis in Illinois
Cannabis Control Act of 1978 allowed for medical ma*****na but was never implemented.[32][33]
August 1, 2013: Gov. Pat Quinn signed bill legalizing medical ma*****na effective January 1, 2014.[34]
March 22, 2017: lawmakers proposed legalizing recreational ma*****na[35] allowing possession up to 28 g and five plants.
Indiana misdemeanor up to 6 months, $1000 fine CBD oil less than 0.3% THC, legal for any use not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Indiana
1913: prohibited
Iowa illegal cannabis oil less than 3% THC not clearly stated felony
Main article: Cannabis in Iowa
2014 CBD oil legalized
Kansas misdemeanor CBD oil containing 0% THC, legal for any use not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Kansas
1927: prohibited
2018: CBD oil exempted from definition of ma*****na.
Kentucky misdemeanor (less than 8 oz (230 g)) CBD oil not clearly stated misdemeanor (less than 5 plants)
Main article: Cannabis in Kentucky
2014 CBD legalized
Louisiana illegal legal medical use only illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Louisiana
1924: prohibited
2015: medical cannabis legalized
Maine legal legal legal to carry up to 2.5oz. (71 grams) up to six plants, or commercially licensed
Main article: Cannabis in Maine
1913: prohibited
1976: decriminalized
1999: medical cannabis[39]
2009: further decriminalization[40][41]
2016: legalized recreational[42]
Maryland D decriminalized (10g or less) legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Maryland
April 14, 2014: SB 364 decriminalized possession of 10 grams or less punishable by $100 fine for first offense, $250 fine for second offense, and $500 fine plus possible drug treatment for third offense. HB 881 legalized medical cannabis. Both laws effective October 1, 2014.[43][44]
Massachusetts legal legal up to 1 oz. (28 grams) 1 oz of ma*****na outside the home, 10 oz inside the home, up to six plants.
Main article: Cannabis in Massachusetts
2008: decriminalized cannabis by 63% vote on Question 2. One oz or less punishable by $100 fine.[45][46]
2012: medical ma*****na legalized when Question 3 passed by 60%.[47][48]
2016: legalized recreational ma*****na when Question 4 passed by 54%.[49]
Michigan legal legal medical and recreational 2.5 oz of ma*****na outside the home, allows 10 oz and up to 12 plants per household
Main article: Cannabis in Michigan
2008: legalized medical cannabis
2018: legalized recreational cannabis
Minnesota D decriminalized legal medical use only illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Minnesota
1976: decriminalization[50]
2014: medical cannabis legalized[51]
Mississippi D decriminalized (first offense; 30 grams or less) CBD oil not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Mississippi
1978: decriminalized
2014: CBD legalized
Missouri D decriminalized legal not clearly stated legal for medical use
Main article: Cannabis in Missouri
2014: decriminalized
2014: CBD legalized
2018: Missouri voters approved Amendment 2, allowing for the distribution and regulation of medical cannabis.
Montana illegal legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Montana
Possession 60 grams or less up to 6 months in prison and fine of $100–$500. Second offense up to 3 years in prison or fine up to $1,000 or both. More than 60 grams a felony up to 5 years in prison or fine up to $50,000 or both. Intent to distribute a felony up to 20 years in prison or fine up to $50,000 or both.[52]
Nebraska D decriminalized (first offense only) illegal not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Nebraska
Possession up to one ounce fined up to $300 for first offense, with potential mandatory drug education. Second offense fine up to $500 and up to five days' jail, third offense up to $500 fine and maximum one week jail.[53]
Nevada legal legal medical and recreational use (adults over 21) 6 plants per household
Main article: Cannabis in Nevada
November 7, 2000: medical ma*****na legalized with 65% vote on Question 9.[54][55]
November 8, 2016: recreational ma*****na legalized when Question 2 passed by 54%.[56] Home cultivation allowed if 25 miles away from store.[57]
New Hampshire D Decriminalized (up to three-quarters of an ounce) legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in New Hampshire
July 23, 2013: medical ma*****na legalized when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573.[58][59] July 11, 2015: Governor Hassan expanded medical ma*****na law.[60] July 18, 2017: Governor Chris Sununu signed bill decriminalizing up to three-quarters of an ounce.
New Jersey illegal legal medical use only illegal
Main article: Cannabis in New Jersey
January 18, 2010: medical ma*****na law signed by Governor Jon Corzine. Maximum 1 year in prison and 1,000 dollar fine for possession of up to 50 grams.[61][62] September 19, 2016: Governor Chris Christie signed Assembly Bill 457 adding PTSD as qualifying condition for medical ma*****na, effective immediately.[63]
State Recreational Medical Transportation Cultivation Notes
New Mexico illegal; decriminalized in Albuquerque.[64] legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in New Mexico
April 2007: medical ma*****na legalized when Governor Bill Richardson signed Senate Bill 523.[65][66]
New York D decriminalized (unless open to public view[67]) legal medical use only misdemeanor
Main article: Cannabis in New York
July 14, 2014: medical ma*****na legalized when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing edibles, oils, pills, and vaporization, but not smoking.[68][69][70]
North Carolina D decriminalized (.5 oz or less) CBD oil illegal illegal
Main article: Cannabis in North Carolina
1977: decriminalized
2015: CBD legalized
North Dakota illegal legal medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in North Dakota
November 8, 2016: legalized medical ma*****na when voters passed Measure 5 by 64%.[71]
Ohio D decriminalized (civil infraction) legal not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Ohio
June 8, 2016: Governor John Kasich signed legislation legalizing medical ma*****na.[72]
Oklahoma illegal legal not clearly stated legal with medicinal license
Main article: Cannabis in Oklahoma
1933: criminalized[73]
2015: Governor Mary Fallin signed law allowing CBD oil for children with epilepsy.[74]
June 26, 2018: Voters in Oklahoma approved State Question 788, legalizing medical ma*****na.
Oregon legal legal up to 1 oz., more for licensed cultivators (adults 21+) 4 plants per household
Main article: Cannabis in Oregon
Voter approved Measure 91 November 4, 2014 provides for possession and sale of set amounts of cannabis.[75][76] Cannabis sentencing reform signed July 1, 2015 by Governor Kate Brown.[77][78] More medical cannabis reforms signed July 28, 2015 by Governor Brown effective October 1, 2015.[79][80] Governor Brown signed 25% cannabis sales tax.[81]
Pennsylvania illegal legal illegal illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Pennsylvania
Medical use law signed by Governor Wolf April 17, 2016. Possession of 30g or less up to 30 days in jail and fine up to $500. More than 30g a misdemeanor up to a year in jail and $5000 fine.[82]
Rhode Island D decriminalized (civil violation) legal medical use only medical use only
Main article: Cannabis in Rhode Island
Possession of an ounce $150 fine, three violations within 18 months a misdemeanor with larger fines or prison or both.[83]
South Carolina misdemeanor[84] cannabis oil less than 0.9% THC CBD oil illegal
Main article: Cannabis in South Carolina
2014: Governor Nikki Haley signed Senate Bill 1035, "Julian's Law", allowing children with severe epilepsy to be treated with CBD oil if recommended by a physician.[85]
State Recreational Medical Transportation Cultivation Notes
South Dakota misdemeanor illegal not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in South Dakota
Personal use of 2 oz or less a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by maximum 1 year in prison and maximum fine $2,000.[86]
Tennessee misdemeanor (less than 1/2 ounce; first or second offense only). cannabis oil less than 0.9% THC CBD oil misdemeanor: 9 plants or less; felony: 10+ plants
Main article: Cannabis in Tennessee
First-time possession one year supervised probation instead of one year in prison; *Possession of 1/2 ounce or more for resale a felony. CBD oil possession allowed as of May 4, 2015, if suffering seizures or epilepsy with recommendation of doctor.[87]
Texas Illegal. "Cite and Release" in Houston, Dallas, and Austin residents of Travis County CBD oil not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Texas
Dec. 2014: "possession of up to two ounces of ma*****na can result in a jail sentence of up to six months and fine of up to $2,000."[88] June 1, 2015: governor Greg Abbott signed a bill legalizing CBD oil for medical use.[89]
Utah misdemeanor legal not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Utah
HB 105 signed in 2014 allows use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with epilepsy.[90] HB 195 signed in March 2018 allows cannabis for certain terminally ill patients.[91]
Possession up to an ounce 6-months prison and maximum fine $1,000. Over 10 ounces $10,000 fine. Selling any amount a felony with 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine.[92]
Vermont legal (up to one ounce, no commercial sales) legal (medical sales allowed) legal two mature plants, four immature
Main article: Cannabis in Vermont
May 19, 2004: medical ma*****na legalized when Senate Bill 76 passed,[93] expanded in June 2007 by SB 7.[94]
June 6, 2013: Governor Peter Shumlin signed HB200 decriminalizing one ounce.[95] January 2018: HB511 passed, [96][97][98] legalizing one ounce and two plants,[99] taking effect on July 1, 2018.[100][101][102] First state legislature to legalize recreational ma*****na.[103]
Virginia misdemeanor cannabis oil less than 5% THC not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Virginia
First offense- Unclassified Misdemeanor up to 30 days jail and $500 fine or both, and loss of driving privilege or community service.[104] 2nd offense Class 1 misdemeanor up to 12 months prison and $2,500 fine or both, plus loss of driving privileges. [105]First offense may qualify for deferred disposition & dismissal with drug assessment, classes, community service, and loss of driving privileges for six months, but does not qualify for expungement, remaining on record permanently.[106]
Washington legal legal legal legal with restrictions and licensing
Main article: Cannabis in Washington (state)
Legalized by Washington Initiative 502 in 2012, the law permits anyone over 21 to carry one ounce, and it requires licensed sellers, distributors and growers. Home growing is not allowed except for medical use.[107] First state to legalize recreational ma*****na (Dec 6, 2012, by 4 days).[108]
West Virginia misdemeanor legal not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in West Virginia
"Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis; providing for protections for the medical use of cannabis..."[109]
Wisconsin misdemeanor on first offense, felony on subsequent offenses[110] CBD oil qualified patients may have 12 plants and three oz of leaves or flowers. [109] felony
Main article: Cannabis in Wisconsin
First possession a misdemeanor fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months, or both. Second offense a Class I felony fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to 3.5 years, or both.
Wyoming misdemeanor CBD oil not clearly stated illegal
Main article: Cannabis in Wyoming
Being under the influence of ma*****na is a misdemeanor up to 90 days in prison and fine up to $100. Possession three ounces or less a misdemeanor up to 1 year in prison and fine up to $1000.[111]