A Quick Guide about Cannabis Legality by U.S. State

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Ever since California legalized the medical use of marijuana in 1996, the push for legalizing cannabis has spread throughout the United States. Now, as more and more states take a stand on cannabis, the lines are getting blurry and it is difficult to keep the laws straight. It is also getting more difficult to know the quality of your marijuana. No worries, we are here to help! Not only does CDx provide you the device you need for testing your cannabis, we also want to make sure you know the marijuana legality in your state. Check out our table below for an up-to-date list of cannabis legality where you live.

 

State Medical Recreational Possession
Alabama ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Alaska LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Arizona LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
Arkansas ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
California LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Colorado LEGAL LEGAL Legalized and Decriminalized
Connecticut LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Delaware LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
Florida ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Georgia ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Hawaii LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
Idaho ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Illinois LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
Indiana ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Iowa ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Kansas ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Kentucky ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor (less than 8oz)
Louisiana ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Illegal
Maine LEGAL ILLEGAL Portland legalized possession of 2.5oz and Decriminalized
Maryland LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized 10g or less
Massachusetts LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Michigan LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
Minnesota LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Mississippi LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Missouri ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Montana LEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor (60g or less)
Nebraska ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized (1st offense only)
Nevada LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
New Hampshire LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
New Jersey LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
New Mexico LEGAL ILLEGAL Medical Use Only
New York ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor (25g or more) and Decriminalized
North Carolina ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor and Decriminalized
North Dakota ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Ohio ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Oklahoma ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Illegal
Oregon LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Pennsylvania ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Rhode Island ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Civil Violation and Decriminalized
South Carolina ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Illegal
South Dakota ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Tennessee ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor (less than ½ ounce)
Texas ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Illegal
Utah ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Vermont LEGAL ILLEGAL Decriminalized
Virginia ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Washington LEGAL LEGAL Legalized and Decriminalized
West Virginia ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor
Wisconsin ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Illegal
Wyoming ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Misdemeanor

 

Sources:

Governing: State Marijuana Laws Map Medical Recreational

Reason: Legal Pot Coming Soon 50 State Marijuana

USA Today: Marijuana Legal States Medial Recreational

Wikipedia: Legality of Cannabis by U.S. State

 

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