Where Is Cannabis Legal? Recreational and Medical States Map
23 states sell recreational cannabis to adults 21 and older, 18 more allow medical sales only, and the rest allow only CBD or low-THC products, or nothing. Green states have licensed dispensaries; select a state to see them.
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Every state at a glance
| Laws guide | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama The first licensed dispensary opened in June 2026. Most licenses are still in litigation. | Medical only | 6 | — |
| Alaska | Recreational and medical | 141 | Read guide |
| Arizona | Recreational and medical | 241 | Read guide |
| Arkansas | Medical only | 46 | — |
| California | Recreational and medical | 1,668 | Read guide |
| Colorado | Recreational and medical | 636 | Read guide |
| Connecticut | Recreational and medical | 58 | Read guide |
| Delaware Adult-use sales began in August 2025. | Recreational and medical | 11 | — |
| District of Columbia Adult possession and gifting are legal, but licensed retail sales are medical only. | Medical only | 71 | — |
| Florida | Medical only | 712 | Read guide |
| Georgia Registered patients only. A 2026 law removed the old low-THC cap. | Medical only | 49 | Read guide |
| Hawaii | Medical only | 31 | — |
| Idaho | Not legal | 0 | — |
| Illinois | Recreational and medical | 251 | Read guide |
| Indiana CBD products only. No dispensaries. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | — |
| Iowa Medical cannabidiol program with a THC cap per patient. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | — |
| Kansas CBD products only. The state does not license dispensaries. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | — |
| Kentucky The first dispensaries opened in December 2025. | Medical only | 18 | — |
| Louisiana | Medical only | 37 | — |
| Maine | Recreational and medical | 349 | — |
| Maryland | Recreational and medical | 121 | Read guide |
| Massachusetts Adult-use retailers and medical treatment centers are licensed separately. | Recreational and medical | 477 | Read guide |
| Michigan | Recreational and medical | 793 | Read guide |
| Minnesota Adult-use sales began in August 2025. | Recreational and medical | 250 | Read guide |
| Mississippi | Medical only | 129 | — |
| Missouri | Recreational and medical | 244 | Read guide |
| Montana | Recreational and medical | 288 | Read guide |
| Nebraska Voters approved medical cannabis in 2024. Licensed cultivators exist, but dispensaries are not open yet. | Medical only | 0 | Read guide |
| Nevada | Recreational and medical | 155 | Read guide |
| New Hampshire | Medical only | 7 | — |
| New Jersey | Recreational and medical | 216 | Read guide |
| New Mexico | Recreational and medical | 458 | Read guide |
| New York | Recreational and medical | 658 | Read guide |
| North Carolina Hemp extracts for epilepsy only. No dispensaries. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | Read guide |
| North Dakota | Medical only | 15 | — |
| Ohio | Recreational and medical | 156 | Read guide |
| Oklahoma | Medical only | 1,410 | — |
| Oregon | Recreational and medical | 674 | Read guide |
| Pennsylvania | Medical only | 290 | Read guide |
| Rhode Island | Recreational and medical | 9 | — |
| South Carolina Limited CBD access only. No dispensaries. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | — |
| South Dakota | Medical only | 40 | Read guide |
| Tennessee Low-THC cannabis oil only. No dispensaries. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | — |
| Texas The Compassionate Use Program allows low-THC products from licensed dispensing organizations. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | Read guide |
| Utah | Medical only | 23 | — |
| Vermont | Recreational and medical | 64 | — |
| Virginia Adult possession is legal, but there are no licensed adult-use retail sales. | Medical only | 66 | Read guide |
| Washington | Recreational and medical | 460 | Read guide |
| West Virginia | Medical only | 61 | — |
| Wisconsin CBD without psychoactive effect only. No dispensaries. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | — |
| Wyoming Limited hemp-extract access only. No dispensaries. | CBD or low-THC only | 0 | — |
| Puerto Rico | Medical only | 0 | — |
| Guam | Recreational and medical | 0 | — |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Adult use is legal by statute. Licensed retail is still medical focused. | Medical only | 0 | — |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Recreational and medical | 0 | — |
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Questions
Which states have legal recreational cannabis?
23 sell recreational, or adult-use, cannabis to adults 21 and older: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
Which states allow medical cannabis only?
18 allow cannabis sales only to registered medical patients: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. You need a state medical cannabis card to buy there.
Which states allow only CBD or low-THC products?
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming allow only CBD or low-THC products, usually for some registered patients. None of them has recreational dispensaries. The notes in the table give each state's rule.
Where is cannabis not legal at all?
Idaho have no legal cannabis program. Cannabis laws stop at state lines, and carrying cannabis across them is illegal under federal and state law.
How is this map kept up to date?
Each state's program comes from our dispensary directory's state table, which we update when a state changes its law. Shop counts are licensed storefronts we list; we check state license records every week and refresh map data every month.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check your state's official sources before you buy or travel.
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