Cannabis Regulations by State

There are no adult-use or medical laws protecting users in Alabama. Click here for information regarding penalties.

Alaska:

Recreational: According to AS 17.38

"The following acts, by persons 21 years of age or older, are lawful... under Alaska law:

(1) possessing, using, displaying, purchasing, or transporting marijuana accessories or one ounce or less of marijuana;

(2) possessing, growing, processing, or transporting not more than six marijuana plants, with three or fewer being mature, flowering plants, and possession of the marijuana produced by the plants on the premises where the plants were grown, except that not more than 12 marijuana plants, with six or fewer being mature, flowering plants, may be present in a single dwelling regardless of the number of persons 21 years of age or older residing in the dwelling;

(3) transferring one ounce or less of marijuana and up to six immature marijuana plants to a person who is 21 years of age or older without remuneration;

(4) consumption of marijuana, except that nothing in this chapter permits the consumption of marijuana in public; and

(5) assisting, aiding, or supporting another person who is 21 years of age or older in any of the acts described in (1) ‐ (4) of this section.

Medical: 

SSSB 94: "An Act relating to the medical use of marijuana; and providing for an effective date."

Alaska NORML: in-depth information on adult and medical use

Arizona:

Recreational: There are currently no recreational laws protecting users in Arizona. 

Medical: Under ARS Title 36 Ch. 28 (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act), Arizona defines possession limits as the following:

1. "Allowable amount of marijuana":

(a) With respect to a qualifying patient, means:

(i) Two and one-half ounces of usable marijuana.

Other Resources:
Arizona NORML: in-depth information on adult and medical use

 

Recreational: There are currently no recreational laws protecting users in Arizona. 

Medical: Under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016:

(a) A qualifying patient or designated caregiver in actual possession of a registry identification card shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty in any manner or denied any right or privilege, including without limitation a civil penalty or disciplinary action by a business, occupational, or professional licensing board or bureau, for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with this amendment if the qualifying patient or designated caregiver possesses not more than two and one-half ounces (2 Y2 oz.) of usable marijuana.

Arkansas Department of Health: Medical Marijuana

Arkansas NORML: in-depth information on adult and medical use

California: 

Recreational:  Under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) it is legal for any adult 21 or over to:

(1) Possess, process, transport, purchase, obtain, or give away to persons 21 or older, not more than one ounce of cannabis or 8 grams of concentrated cannabis [HSC 11362.1(a)(1) and (2)].
(2) Cultivate, possess, plant, harvest, dry or process not more than six live plants and possess the produce of the plants [HSC 11362.1(a)(3)

Medical: Proposition 215: Compassionate Use Act and Senate Bill 420 are still active legislation, despite the changes created under MAUCRSA. 

California Universal Symbol stickers: black on white, black on clear 

Colorado:

Recreational: Under Colorado Amendment 64 (Use and Regulation of Marijuana) it is lawful and there is no penalty for any adult 21 or over if they are:

(a) Possessing, using, displaying, purchasing, or transporting marijuana accessories or one ounce or less of marijuana. (Col. Con. Art. XVIII Sec. 16.3)

(b) Possessing, growing, processing, or transporting no more than six marijuana plants, with three or fewer being mature, flowering plants, and possession of the marijuana produced by the plants on the premises where the plants were grown, provided that the growing takes place in an enclosed, locked space, is not conducted openly or publicly, and is not made available for sale. (Col. Con. Art. XVIII Sec. 16.3)
Medical: CO Amendment 20
Other Resources:
Colorado NORML: in-depth information on adult and medical use
Colorado Medical THC Universal Symbol
Colorado Recreational Universal Symbol

Connecticut:

Recreational: There are currently no recreational laws protecting users in Connecticut. 

Medical: Under Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 420f, it is lawful for legal medical patients to posses cannabis as long as:

"(2) The combined amount of marijuana possessed by the qualifying patient and the primary caregiver for palliative use does not exceed an amount of usable marijuana reasonably necessary to ensure uninterrupted availability for a period of one month..." CGS Ch. 420f. Sec. 21a-408a (2).

Connecticut NORML: in-depth information on adult and medical use

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Idaho:

There are currently no laws protecting recreational or medical cannabis use in Idaho. Click here for more information regarding penalties. 

Illinois:

Recreational: Under HB 1438, Illinois states "... a person who is 21 years of age or older and a resident of this State, the possession limit is as follows: (1) 30 grams of cannabis flower; (2) no more than 500 milligrams of THC contained in cannabis-infused product; (3) 5 grams of cannabis concentrate."

Medical: Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act 

Indiana Senate Bill 52 only allows for the sale, possession, and use of CBD products derived from industrial hemp that contain less than 0.3% THC.

Iowa:

Recreational: There are no adult-use or recreational laws in place protecting users in Iowa. Click here for more information on regulations and penalties.

Kansas:

Recreational: There are no adult-use or recreational laws in place protecting users in Kansas. Click here for more information on regulations and penalties.

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Oklahoma:

According to 63 OK. Stat. § 63-420 (2018): 

A. A person in possession of a state issued medical marijuana license shall be able to:

1. Consume marijuana legally;
2. Legally possess up to three (3) ounces of marijuana on their person;
3. Legally possess six (6) mature marijuana plants;
4. Legally possess six (6) seedling plants;
5. Legally possess one (1) ounce of concentrated marijuana;
6. Legally possess seventy-two (72) ounces of edible marijuana; and
7. Legally possess up to eight (8) ounces of marijuana in their residence.

 

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