For all curious cannabis connoisseurs, here is the legal limitations of use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis per state for citizens 21 and older. What are the regulations for legal cannabis in my state? Colorado Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 oz Limit of Plants Per Person: 6 plants Washington Limit of Weight […]
For all curious cannabis connoisseurs, here is the legal limitations of use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis per state for citizens 21 and older.
What are the regulations for legal cannabis in my state?
Colorado
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 6 plants
Washington
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 oz usable cannabis / 16 oz cannabis-infused solid / 72 oz cannabis-infused liquid
Limit of Plants Per Person: 0 plants
What are the regulations for medical marijuana in my state?
Medical marijuana states have enacted legislation that legalizes possession, and sometimes cultivation, of medicinal marijuana for state physician approved patients and/or their designated caregivers. In some states, collectives or dispensaries exist to help create safe access to medical cannabis.
Medical marijuana card Eligibility by State
*States with stars next to them accept medical cards from other progressive medical pot states.
Alaska
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 6 plants
Corresponding Legislation: Measure 8
Arizona*
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 0/12 plants
Corresponding Legislation: Prop. 203
California
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 8 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 6 mature or 12 immature
Corresponding Legislation: Prop. 215
Colorado
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 3 mature and 3 immature
Corresponding Legislation: Amendment 20
Connecticut
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: One month supply
Limit of Plants Per Person: Caregiver/Pharmacy system
Corresponding Legislation: HB 5398
Delaware*
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: SB17
Hawaii
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 6 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: SB862
Illinois
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5 oz per 14 days
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: N/A
Maine*
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 6 plants
Corresponding Legislation: Question 2
Maryland*
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 30 day supply for personal use
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: HB881
Massachusetts*
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 60 day supply for personal use
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: Question 3
Michigan*
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 12 plants
Corresponding Legislation: Proposal 1
Minnesota
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: SB2470
Montana
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 4 plants and 12 seedlings
Corresponding Legislation: Initiative 148
Nevada
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 7 plants
Corresponding Legislation: Question 9
New Hampshire
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 6 plants
Corresponding Legislation: HB 573
New Jersey
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: SB119
New Mexico
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 6 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 4 mature and 12 immature
Corresponding Legislation: SB523
New York
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 30 day supply of ‘dosage’
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: Assembly Bill 6357
Oregon
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 24 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 6 mature and 18 immature
Corresponding Legislation: Measure 67
Rhode Island*
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 12 plants
Corresponding Legislation: SB0710
Vermont
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 2 plants and 6 immature
Corresponding Legislation: SB76
Washington DC
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: No Growing Approved
Corresponding Legislation: Amendment Act B18-622
Washington
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 24 oz
Limit of Plants Per Person: 15 plants
Corresponding Legislation: Initiative 692
States that have legalized medicinal use of ‘CBD’
These states have legalized the use of high CBD, low THC cannabis (often Charlotte’s Web) for patients with severe conditions (such as Dravet’s Syndrome) under very limited and restrictive policies (usually enrolling patients in a clinical trials of CBD oil). CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant which has shown through scientific and anecdotal evidence to have incredible healing properties for individuals with cancer, epilepsy, and more. Find out more CBD here, and see scientific studies supporting it’s uses.
Alabama
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: University of Alabama
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Producing
Corresponding Legislation: SB174
Florida
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Importing
Corresponding Legislation: SB1030
Iowa
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: University of Iowa
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Importing
Corresponding Legislation: Medical Cannabidiol Act
Georgia
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: ‘Academic Medical Center’
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Producing
Corresponding Legislation: HB885
Kentucky
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Producing
Corresponding Legislation: SB124
Tennessee
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: Tennessee Tech University
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Producing
Corresponding Legislation: SB2531
South Carolina (S1035, Producing, ‘Academic Medical Center’)
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: Tennessee Tech University
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Producing
Corresponding Legislation: SB2531
Mississippi
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: Unknown
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Unknown
Corresponding Legislation: HB1231
Missouri
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: Unknown
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Unknown
Corresponding Legislation: HB2238
Utah
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: Department of Agriculture
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Producing
Corresponding Legislation: HB105
Wisconsin
Organization Handling Clinical Trial: Unknown
Producing or Importing CBD Oil: Unknown
Corresponding Legislation: AB726
States that have Decriminalized Cannabis
Decriminalized states are states that have removed criminal penalties (arrest, court, jail time, fines, etc.) for possession of pot, usually replacing them with a fine or ticket. Please note that many cities have their own laws that may differ from state law. Penalties may differ for hash/concentrates/edibles/etc.
California
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: $100 fine
Connecticut
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1/2oz
Maximum Punishment: $150 fine
Hawaii
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 24 plants or 24oz
Maximum Punishment: $25
Maine
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5oz
Maximum Punishment: $200-600 fine
Maryland
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2 joints or less
Maximum Punishment: $100
Massachusetts
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: < 1oz
Maximum Punishment: $250 fine
Minnesota
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 42.5g/1.5oz
Maximum Punishment: $200 fine
Mississippi
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 30g
Maximum Punishment: $100-250 fine
Nebraska
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: $300 fine
Nevada
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: $600 fine
New Hampshire
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: $200 fine
New York
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 25g
Maximum Punishment: $250-350 fine
North Carolina
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 14g/0.5oz
Maximum Punishment: $200 fine
Ohio
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 100g/3.5oz
Maximum Punishment: $100 fine
Oregon
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: $500-1000 fine
Rhode Island
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 28.34g/1oz
Maximum Punishment: $150 fine
Vermont
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz of flowers/5g of hash
Maximum Punishment: Civil Fine
States that have criminal penalties for cannabis
These states have no state-wide decriminalization, medical marijuana, or legalization legislation enacted. Anywhere in these states it is possible to go to prison for pot possession. (arrest, court, jail time, fines, etc) for possession of pot./yexas Please note that many cities have their own laws that may differ from state law. Penalties may differ for hash/concentrates/edibles/etc.
Alabama
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: Any amount
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $6,000 fine
Arkansas
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2lbs
Maximum Punishment: 4 months – 2 years jail time / $750 fine
Delaware
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: 6 months jail time / $1,150 fine
District of Columbia
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1g
Maximum Punishment: 6 months jail time / $1,000 fine
Florida
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: >20g
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $1,000 fine
Georgia
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $1,000 fine
Idaho
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: 1yr jail time / $1,000 fine
Illinois
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2.5g
Maximum Punishment: 30 days jail time / $1,500 fine
Indiana
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 joint
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $5,000 fine
Iowa
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 joint
Maximum Punishment: 6 months jail time / $1,000 fine
Kansas
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: Any amount
Maximum Punishment: 2 yr jail time / $2,500 fine
Kentucky
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: >8oz
Maximum Punishment: 45 days jail time / $250 fine
Louisiana
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1 joint
Maximum Punishment: 6 months jail time / $500 fine
Minnesota
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 1oz
Maximum Punishment: $100 fine
Missouri
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: >35g
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $1,000 fine
New Hampshire
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: Any amount
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $2,000 fine
North Dakota
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: >0.5oz
Maximum Punishment: 30 days jail time / $1,000 fine
Oklahoma
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: Any amount
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time
Pennsylvania
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 30g
Maximum Punishment: 30 days jail time / $500 fine
South Carolina
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: First offense
Maximum Punishment: 30 days jail time / $200 fine
South Dakota
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: >2oz
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $2,000 fine
Tennessee
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: First offense – 1/2oz
Maximum Punishment: 1 yr jail time / $250 fine
Texas
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: 2oz
Maximum Punishment: 180 days jail time / $2,000 fine
Utah
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: >1oz
Maximum Punishment: 6 months jail time / $1,000 fine
Virginia
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: First offense – 1/2oz
Maximum Punishment: 30 days jail time / $500 fine
Wisconsin
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: Any amount
Maximum Punishment: 6 months jail time / $1,000 fine
Wyoming
Limit of Weight of Cannabis Per Person: “Under the influence”
Maximum Punishment: 90 days jail time / $100 fine
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