State Laws · Last verified October 24, 2026

THC law in all 50 states

Recreational and medical status, hemp-product rules, delta-8 and synthetics, and what a first offense costs you — with flags on the 36 states where the law is in motion. Every entry sourced.

⚠︎ Federal law — affects every state A federal funding law signed in November 2025 (Public Law 119-37) narrows the legal definition of hemp, and a stopgap funding law signed September 2, 2026 (Public Law 119-103) split its start into two dates. On November 12, 2026, products containing cannabinoids that a cannabis plant cannot produce naturally, such as THC-O, fall outside it. The rest takes effect December 11, 2026, including the exclusion of chemically converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, a 0.3% limit measured as total THC (including THCA), and a limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. State rules below apply on top of the federal law. Sources: Public Law 119-103, Sec. 2019 · Congressional Research Service · Akerman LLP

⚠︎ In danger In a state where recreational cannabis is not legal, an enacted law, court ruling or enforcement action is removing THC products adults can legally buy today.
✎︎ Changes pending A bill, ballot measure, rule change or court case is in progress, or an enacted change has not yet taken effect.

Alabama⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalRecreational use is illegal; possession for personal use is a criminal misdemeanor under state law.
MedicalUnder the 2021 Compassion Act, dispensaries opened in Montgomery (June 4, 2026), Talladega (Aug. 28) and Athens (Sept. 2026), selling gel cubes, tablets, tinctures, topicals and suppositories; raw plant, smoking and vaping are barred.
Medical productsFlowerNoSmokingNot allowedVapesNoEdiblesLimitedDispensaries sell gel cubes of 5-25 mg THC each, chewable tablets, tinctures, oral drops, topicals and suppositories. Law also allows capsules, lozenges, patches, nebulizers and inhalers. No flower, smoking, vaping, cookies or candies.amcc.alabama.gov · amcc.alabama.gov · alabamareflector.com · bamabloom.com · amcc.alabama.gov
Hemp productsHB 445 (2025) banned smokable hemp as of July 1, 2025; since Jan. 1, 2026, hemp edibles and drinks are capped at 10 mg THC per serving and 40 mg per package and sold only by state-licensed retailers to adults 21+.
Delta-8 / syntheticsHB 445 bars hemp products containing psychoactive cannabinoids made by chemical conversion from other cannabinoids; other hemp THC, including delta-8, is allowed only in capped products sold by licensed retailers.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026; Alabama allows hemp edibles and drinks up to 10 mg THC per serving.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession for personal use, with no set weight limit, is a Class A misdemeanor: up to 1 year in jail and a $6,000 fine.
Last major change: June 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Alabama page →
Alaska RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since 2015 under Ballot Measure 2, which voters approved in 2014; licensed stores operate in many communities.
MedicalVoters approved medical marijuana in 1998; there are no separate medical dispensaries, so patients buy from licensed retail stores.
Hemp productsSince November 2023, hemp products for consumption must be state-endorsed and may contain no delta-9 THC or modified cannabinoids; a federal magistrate judge upheld the rules in May 2025.
Delta-8 / syntheticsState rules bar delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCA and other converted or lab-made cannabinoids sourced from hemp; the Marijuana Control Board's chair said in 2025 that converting CBD to THC is not permitted.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz; possessing more than 1 oz outside the home is a misdemeanor, and 4 oz or more is a felony.
Last major change: May 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Alaska page →
Arizona RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for 21+ since Proposition 207 (Nov 2020); up to 1 oz, no more than 5 g of it as concentrate.
MedicalThe Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (2010) lets qualifying patients possess up to 2.5 oz and obtain no more than 2.5 oz in any 14-day period.
Hemp productsA March 2024 attorney general opinion says hemp-derived intoxicants like delta-8 may be sold only by licensed marijuana businesses; enforcement on unlicensed sellers of THC edibles and drinks began April 24, 2025; a state judge upheld it.
Delta-8 / syntheticsThe attorney general's opinion treats delta-8, delta-10 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants, including vapes, as Schedule I drugs unless sold by state-licensed marijuana businesses.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz (5 g of concentrate); more, up to 2.5 oz, is a petty offense with a fine of up to $300, and larger amounts are a felony.
Last major change: April 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Arizona page →
Arkansas RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalRecreational use is illegal; voters rejected legalization (Issue 4) in 2022, and the state Supreme Court blocked counting votes on a 2024 medical expansion measure.
MedicalVoter-approved 2016 program (Amendment 98) with licensed dispensaries statewide.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesPatients can buy flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles of up to 10 mg THC per portion and topicals, and patients 21 and older may smoke, though not in public places, vehicles or near children under 14 or pregnant women.healthy.arkansas.gov · norml.org · talkbusiness.net · weedmaps.com
Hemp productsAct 629 (2023) bans hemp products with delta-8, delta-10 and similar THC compounds and measures the 0.3% delta-9 THC limit against CBD content, not total weight; the Eighth Circuit vacated an injunction June 24, 2025, allowing enforcement.
Delta-8 / syntheticsAct 629 bans delta-8, delta-10 and several other THC compounds in hemp products regardless of concentration; it does not bar continuous transportation of federally legal hemp through Arkansas.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession under 4 oz is a Class A misdemeanor: up to 1 year jail and a $2,500 fine.
Last major change: June 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Arkansas page →
California✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for 21+ since Proposition 64 (2016); licensed retail since 2018.
MedicalCalifornia became the first state to allow medical cannabis when voters passed the Compassionate Use Act (Proposition 215) in 1996; patients need a physician's recommendation.
Hemp productsAB 8 (signed Oct. 2, 2025; in effect Jan. 1, 2026) bars sale of hemp products with any detectable THC; starting Jan. 1, 2028, intoxicating hemp may be made and sold only within the licensed cannabis system.
Delta-8 / syntheticsAB 8 bans products with synthetic cannabinoids, defined to include delta-8, delta-9 or delta-10 THC made by converting CBD; licensed cannabis stores may not sell hemp products until new state rules are adopted.
⚠︎ Changes pendingAB 8 requires the Department of Cannabis Control to adopt rules bringing hemp into the licensed market; from Jan. 1, 2028, intoxicating hemp must be made, tested, taxed and sold like licensed cannabis.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 28.5 g (about 1 oz) of cannabis and 8 g of concentrate; more is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine.
Last major change: January 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · California page →
Colorado RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for 21+ since Amendment 64 (2012); retail since 2014.
MedicalVoters approved medical marijuana (Amendment 20) in 2000; a 2026 law (SB26-007) lets health facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana that is not smoked or vaped.
Hemp productsUnder SB23-271 (signed June 2023), intoxicating hemp products generally must be made and sold by state-licensed marijuana businesses; hemp products sold elsewhere are limited to 1.75 mg THC per serving.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 made by converting hemp CBD may not be sold at general retail; state regulators barred such conversion in 2021, and SB23-271 lets them allow or ban it by rule.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 2 oz; possessing more than 2 oz is a drug misdemeanor, with higher penalties for larger amounts.
Last major change: August 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Colorado page →
Connecticut RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for 21+ since July 2021; retail since Jan 2023.
MedicalMedical marijuana has been legal since 2012; registered patients may buy at dispensaries and at hybrid retailers that also serve adult customers.
Hemp productsHigh-THC hemp products are regulated as cannabis; under PA 26-8 (signed May 2026), since Oct. 1, 2026, THC drinks may contain up to 5 mg per container at package stores and 10 mg at cannabis retailers.
Delta-8 / syntheticsHemp products over 1 mg THC per serving or 5 mg per container, counting delta-8, are treated as cannabis and sold only by licensed cannabis businesses; HHC and other synthetic cannabinoids are Schedule I controlled substances.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess 1.5 oz, plus up to 5 oz in a locked container at home or in a car's locked glove box or trunk; over the limit is a $100 fine, or $500 at 5 oz (8 oz if locked) or more.
Last major change: October 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Connecticut page →
Delaware✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since April 2023, when HB 1 and HB 2 became law without the governor's signature; licensed retail sales began Aug. 1, 2025, with a 15% tax.
MedicalProgram since 2011; compassion centers with conversion licenses began adult sales Aug. 1, 2025. SB 226 (signed May 21, 2026; in effect May 21, 2027) requires health facilities to allow terminally ill patients' non-smoked, non-vaped use.
Hemp productsHB 373 (signed July 23, 2026; in effect Oct. 21, 2026) allows THC drinks with only delta-9, up to 10 mg per single-serving container or 170 mg per 750 mL bottle, sold by licensed liquor and marijuana stores and authorized microbreweries.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelaware's controlled substances law lists any tetrahydrocannabinols not approved by the FDA, including delta-8, in Schedule I; the 2026 THC-drink law (HB 373) authorizes drinks made only with delta-9.
⚠︎ Changes pendingHB 373's THC-drink licenses and authorizations end automatically when the federal hemp redefinition in Public Law 119-37 takes effect, scheduled for Nov.-Dec. 2026.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess 1 oz of marijuana, 12 g of concentrate or products with 750 mg THC; more is an unclassified misdemeanor (up to 3 months in jail, fine up to $575); 175 g or more is a felony.
Last major change: October 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · source 7 · Delaware page →
Florida⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalAmendment 3 got about 56% in 2024, short of the 60% required; a 2026 initiative did not qualify after the state counted too few valid signatures, and the Florida Supreme Court declined review in March 2026.
MedicalVoters approved Amendment 2 in 2016 with 71%; patients buy from licensed medical marijuana treatment centers, and smoking has been allowed since a 2019 law.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesLicensed centers sell smokable flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles (up to 10 mg THC per serving), oral and sublingual products, topicals and suppositories; patients under 18 may smoke only if terminally ill and a pediatrician agrees.www.leg.state.fl.us · www.law.cornell.edu · gtlaw.com · www.trulieve.com
Hemp productsHemp extract products, including delta-8, may be sold to adults 21+ under Florida Statutes section 581.217 with testing, labeling and packaging rules; the governor vetoed a 2024 bill (SB 1698) to ban intoxicating hemp products.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 and other hemp-derived THC products may be sold at general retail to adults 21+ if they meet state testing, labeling and packaging rules; federal law excludes converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, and products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, from hemp on Dec. 11, 2026.
⚠︎ In dangerHemp THC products legal under Florida law fall outside the federal hemp definition from Nov. 12, 2026 (cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally) and Dec. 11, 2026 (converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, and products over 0.4 mg total THC per container).
If you break the lawPossession of 20 grams or less is a first-degree misdemeanor: up to 1 year in jail and a fine up to $1,000; more than 20 grams is a felony: up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Last major change: November 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Florida page →
Georgia⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalRecreational use is illegal; possession of any amount is a crime under state law.
MedicalSB 220 (signed May 12, 2026; in effect July 1, 2026) replaced the 5% THC cap with a 12,000 mg possession limit and 1,200 mg per package, added conditions, and lets patients over 21 vaporize oil or flower in private; smoking is barred.
Medical productsFlowerTo vaporize onlySmokingNot allowedVapesYesEdiblesLimitedSince July 1, 2026, patients can buy oils, tinctures, capsules, topicals, patches and lozenges, and patients over 21 can also buy flower and vape products to vaporize in private; smoking, public use and infused foods remain banned.gov.georgia.gov · www.akerman.com · www.wsbtv.com · www.botanicalsciences.com
Hemp productsHemp products may be sold only by licensed retailers to adults 21+; a 2024 law (SB 494) set the age limit and bans retail sale of loose hemp flower. A 2026 bill to restrict hemp (SB 33) was rewritten into a property-tax law.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 products may be sold by licensed hemp retailers to adults 21+ under state testing and labeling rules; a 2026 bill (SB 33) to ban synthetic cannabinoids was rewritten into a property-tax law before passage.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026, covering delta-8 products sold by Georgia's licensed hemp retailers.
If you break the lawPossession of 1 oz or less is a misdemeanor: up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine; more than 1 oz is a felony carrying 1 to 10 years.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Georgia page →
Hawaii⚠︎ In danger RecreationalDecriminalized MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal; possession of 3 grams or less is a non-criminal violation with a $130 fine. A 2026 bill to put legalization on the ballot (HB 1624) did not advance in the House.
MedicalPatients may buy from licensed dispensaries or grow their own. HB 302 (2025) allows telehealth certifications and lets a patient's primary treating provider certify any condition; Act 46 (2025) lets caregivers grow for up to 5 patients.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesPatients can buy flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, oils, tinctures, capsules, topicals and patches from licensed dispensaries or grow up to 10 plants, but may not use cannabis in public places, vehicles or workplaces.data.capitol.hawaii.gov · www.law.cornell.edu · health.hawaii.gov · bigislandgrown.com
Hemp productsHealth Department rules ban hemp flower and vapes and cap total THC at 1 mg per gummy or capsule (5 mg per package). Act 269 (2025) requires hemp retailers and distributors to register; enforcement began July 1, 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsHealth Department rules have barred delta-8 and delta-10 THC made by chemical conversion since 2022. A federal judge dismissed a challenge to the state's hemp rules on Sept 4, 2026.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container from Dec. 11, 2026; Hawaii allows 5 mg per gummy or capsule package. Retailers asked a federal court on Oct. 1, 2026 to reconsider dismissing their hemp-rules challenge.
If you break the lawPossession of 3 grams or less is a non-criminal violation with a $130 fine; more than 3 grams up to 1 ounce is a petty misdemeanor with up to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Last major change: January 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Hawaii page →
Idaho✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalIllegal MedicalNo program Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; possession of any amount is a crime. Kind Idaho did not submit signatures for its 2026 personal-use legalization initiative by the May 1, 2026 deadline.
MedicalNo medical program. The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho's 2026 medical cannabis initiative did not qualify: 58,024 signatures were verified and 70,725 were required.
Hemp productsHemp farming is legal (2021), but the state Department of Agriculture says hemp products sold to consumers may not contain any THC. A 2026 law (H 879) put stores selling ingestible or inhalable hemp under its oversight from July 1, 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 and other THC isomers are Schedule I controlled substances under state law.
⚠︎ Changes pendingHJR 4, on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot, would amend the state constitution so that only the Legislature can legalize marijuana, narcotics or other psychoactive substances. The Department of Agriculture is drafting hemp retail license rules.
If you break the lawPossession of 3 ounces or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of $300 to $1,000; more than 3 ounces is a felony.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Idaho page →
Illinois✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since Jan 2020. SB 3222 (effective June 12, 2026) doubled possession limits: residents may have 60 g of flower, 10 g of concentrate and 1,000 mg of THC in products; visitors half that.
MedicalMedical program with registered patients. SB 3222 (June 2026) allows physicians to certify patients by telehealth and lets any dispensary register to serve medical patients.
Hemp productsSB 3222 bars intoxicating hemp sales to anyone under 21. On Nov 12, 2026, intoxicating hemp is reclassified as cannabis; only hemp products with no more than 0.4 mg total THC per container may be sold outside licensed cannabis businesses.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8, THCP and HHC products may be sold to adults 21+ until Nov 12, 2026. After that, hemp products may not contain synthesized cannabinoids, and stronger products are regulated as cannabis.
⚠︎ Changes pendingUnder SB 3222, intoxicating hemp products are reclassified as cannabis on Nov 12, 2026 and may then be sold only through Illinois' licensed cannabis system.
If you break the lawResidents 21+ may possess 60 grams of flower (visitors 30 grams); having more than 60 but not more than 100 grams is a Class A misdemeanor with up to 364 days in jail and a $2,500 fine.
Last major change: June 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Illinois page →
Indiana⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalNo program Delta-8Unclear ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; possession of any amount is a criminal misdemeanor. Decriminalization bills filed in 2025 (HB 1145) and 2026 (HB 1191) did not pass.
MedicalNo medical cannabis program; state law allows low-THC hemp extract (CBD) with no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC.
Hemp productsDelta-8 products are sold without a state regulatory framework. SB 250, a 2026 bill to ban intoxicating and synthetic hemp products, passed the Senate 35-13 but died in the House in February 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsA January 2023 attorney general opinion says delta-8 is a Schedule I controlled substance; in March 2025 a federal judge said the question of its legality belongs to Indiana's courts.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law removes cannabinoids that cannot occur naturally from the hemp definition on Nov 12, 2026 and caps hemp products at 0.4 mg total THC per container on Dec 11, 2026; Indiana has no medical program.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Last major change: November 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Indiana page →
Iowa⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLimited Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; Iowa has not decriminalized possession.
MedicalState medical cannabis program: licensed dispensaries sell THC vapes, tablets, tinctures and topicals, but no flower or smoking; 4.5 g THC per 90 days unless a practitioner certifies more. HF 990 (2026) removed the Iowa-residency rule.
Medical productsFlowerNoSmokingNot allowedVapesYesEdiblesNoPatients can buy THC vape cartridges and concentrates, tablets, capsules, tinctures, water-soluble powder and topical lotions or ointments, but raw flower, smoking and edibles are not allowed.www.law.cornell.edu · hhs.iowa.gov · www.legis.iowa.gov · hhs.iowa.gov · budmary.com
Hemp productsConsumable hemp is capped at 4 mg THC per serving and 10 mg per container and sold only to adults 21+ by registered sellers; inhalable hemp is banned, and a 2025 law applies open-container rules to THC drinks.
Delta-8 / syntheticsState law bars registered hemp sellers from selling synthetic hemp products, which state rules define to include delta-8, delta-10, HHC and THCP.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law caps hemp products at 0.4 mg total THC per container starting Dec 11, 2026, below Iowa's 4 mg-per-serving limit. Two beverage makers dropped their 2024 suit over Iowa's caps after a judge declined to block the law.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession of any amount is a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Iowa page →
Kansas⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalNo program Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; possession of any amount is a crime, and Kansas has no medical or adult-use cannabis program.
MedicalNo medical program; 2026 bills (HB 2678, HB 2752) died in committee. A 2019 law gives patients with a doctor's letter an affirmative defense for CBD oil whose THC is no more than 5% of its CBD content.
Hemp productsFinal hemp products may contain no more than 0.3% THC; hemp cigarettes, cigars, chew, teas and vape liquids are banned, and hemp flower may be sold only to licensed hemp businesses.
Delta-8 / syntheticsA December 2021 attorney general opinion says delta-8 is a Schedule I substance unless it is in a lawful hemp product with no more than 0.3% total THC; hemp vapes and smokables are barred regardless.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026; Kansas has no medical or adult-use program.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession of any amount is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Last major change: December 2021 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Kansas page →
Kentucky⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; Kentucky has not decriminalized possession. 2026 bills to legalize possession (HB 198) or put legalization on the ballot (HB 199) received no hearing.
MedicalProgram took effect Jan 2025 and sales began Dec 2025; 26 dispensaries were open on Oct 16, 2026. Smoking and home growing are banned. A rule effective Oct 20, 2026 says 15 more conditions, such as ALS and Crohn's disease, can qualify.
Medical productsFlowerTo vaporize onlySmokingNot allowedVapesYesEdiblesYesDispensaries sell raw flower (labeled not for smoking), vape cartridges for patients 21 and older, concentrates and gummies; the law also allows oils, tinctures, capsules, topicals and patches. Smoking and home growing are not allowed.kymedcan.ky.gov · apps.legislature.ky.gov · www.wbko.com · www.leafly.com · www.leafly.com
Hemp productsHemp products may not exceed 0.3% delta-9 THC. Intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 must be registered and tested and sold only to adults 21+, and retailers need a state permit.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8, delta-10, HHC and THCP products may be sold to adults 21+ by retailers holding a state permit, if the products are registered and tested; hemp flower may not be sold at retail.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026, covering the delta-8 products Kentucky permits retailers to sell.
If you break the lawPossession of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 45 days in jail and a $250 fine; possessing 8 ounces or more is evidence of intent to sell.
Last major change: October 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Kentucky page →
Louisiana⚠︎ In danger RecreationalDecriminalized MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal; possession of up to 14 grams carries a fine of up to $100 and no jail. Since Aug 1, 2026 (Act 305), using cannabis on or within 2,000 feet of school property or on a school bus carries up to 1 year of imprisonment.
MedicalState Health Department program with licensed medical marijuana retailers (capped at 30 locations); smokable flower is allowed, and patients with any debilitating condition may qualify.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesWith a clinician's recommendation, patients can buy smokable flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, patches and metered-dose inhalers at state-permitted retailers; flower is limited to 2.5 oz per 14 days.ldh.la.gov · ldh.la.gov · ldh.la.gov · www.leafly.com · www.leafly.com · theapothecaryshoppe.net · legis.la.gov
Hemp productsAct 752 (effective Jan 2025) caps consumable hemp at 5 mg THC per serving and 40 mg per package, bans inhalable products and hemp flower, and limits sales to adults 21+; Health Department permit and testing rules took effect Jan 20, 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 counts toward the 5 mg-per-serving and 40 mg-per-package THC caps; vapes and THC derivatives that do not occur naturally are banned.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container from Dec. 11, 2026; Louisiana allows up to 5 mg THC per serving and 40 mg per package.
If you break the lawUp to 14 grams: fine of up to $100 and no jail. Since Aug 1, 2026, using cannabis on or within 2,000 feet of school property or on a school bus carries up to 1 year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
Last major change: August 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Louisiana page →
Maine✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ under a 2016 voter initiative; adults may possess 2.5 ounces and grow 6 mature plants. The adult-use sales tax rose from 10% to 14% on Jan 1, 2026.
MedicalMedical program with no fixed list of qualifying conditions; patients may buy from dispensaries or caregivers or grow their own.
Hemp productsA 2025 law (Public Law 2025, chapter 416) defines potentially intoxicating hemp products, including those with delta-8 or HHC, bars their sale to anyone under 21 and requires child-resistant packaging for most of them.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 and other potentially intoxicating hemp products may be sold at general retail to adults 21+; products other than beverages, salves and topicals must be in child-resistant packaging.
⚠︎ Changes pendingAn initiative by Mainers for a Safe and Healthy Future to end licensed adult-use sales from 2028 missed the 2026 ballot. Its petition may circulate until June 8, 2027, but must be filed by Jan. 21, 2027 to reach a November 2027 vote.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 2.5 ounces legally; possessing more than 2.5 ounces up to 8 ounces is a Class E crime punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Last major change: January 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Maine page →
Maryland RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalAdult-use legal since July 2023; adults 21+ may possess 1.5 oz and grow 2 plants.
MedicalMedical program operates within the combined adult-use and medical licensed market regulated by the Maryland Cannabis Administration.
Hemp productsHemp products above 0.5 mg THC per serving or 2.5 mg per package may be sold only by licensed cannabis businesses; a Sept 2025 appellate ruling let the state enforce that 2023 law, and Maryland's top court declined review in Jan 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsState law bars cannabis products not derived from naturally occurring compounds; in Sept 2025 the Appellate Court of Maryland said delta-8 and delta-10 products made by chemical conversion are prohibited.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 1.5 ounces; 1.5 to 2.5 ounces is a civil offense with a fine of up to $250, and larger amounts are a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail.
Last major change: September 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Maryland page →
Massachusetts✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal since 2016; a law signed April 19, 2026 raised the limit for adults 21+ from 1 oz to 2 oz outside the home; up to 10 oz may be kept at home.
MedicalFull program since 2012 with home cultivation and no product THC caps.
Hemp productsA May 2024 state health and agriculture department notice bars making or selling food or beverages with hemp-derived THC; only cannabis-licensed stores may sell THC beverages. A 2026 law ordered a state study of the hemp market.
Delta-8 / syntheticsThe state agriculture department's hemp program does not allow hemp-derived delta-8 THC products to be processed or sold, stating that delta-8 made from hemp remains a controlled substance.
⚠︎ Changes pendingQuestion 8 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot would repeal licensed adult-use retail sales, effective Jan. 1, 2028 if approved; medical sales would continue.
If you break the lawUp to 2 oz is legal for adults 21+ (10 oz at home); more than 2 oz but not more than 3 oz outside the home is a civil offense with a fine of up to $100.
Last major change: April 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Massachusetts page →
Michigan✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal since 2018; new 24% wholesale tax took effect Jan 1, 2026.
MedicalFull program since 2008 with caregiver cultivation; 2.5 oz / 12 plants.
Hemp productsA 2021 law requires a state marijuana license to sell delta-8 and other hemp-derived THC products. Senate-passed bills SB 599-602 to regulate consumable hemp have been in a House committee since Dec. 2025.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 and similar cannabinoids legal only via licensed marijuana retailers.
⚠︎ Changes pendingA cannabis industry lawsuit says the 24% wholesale tax needed a three-fourths legislative vote; in April 2026 the state Supreme Court ordered the Court of Appeals to expedite review. Hemp bills SB 599-602 await House action.
If you break the lawUp to 2.5 oz is legal for adults 21+; more than 2.5 oz up to 5 oz is a civil infraction with a fine up to $500 for a first violation.
Last major change: January 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Michigan page →
Minnesota RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal since Aug. 1, 2023; state-licensed stores opened in Sept. 2025 and the first city-owned store opened in Anoka in Feb. 2026. A May 2026 omnibus law (SF 4401) revised licensing, mostly effective Aug. 1, 2026.
MedicalProgram since 2014, now run by the Office of Cannabis Management; a 2026 law created medical endorsements so licensed cannabis businesses can grow, make and sell medical products.
Hemp productsLower-potency hemp edibles (5 mg THC per serving, 50 mg per package; beverages 10 mg per container) are sold to adults 21+ by state-licensed retailers; regulators say the federal hemp change does not alter their state legality.
Delta-8 / syntheticsLower-potency hemp edibles may not contain converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 (delta-9 THC made from CBD is allowed); hemp products containing them may be sold only by licensed cannabis retailers.
If you break the lawUp to 2 oz in public (2 lb at home) is legal for adults 21+; more than 2 oz up to 4 oz in public is a petty misdemeanor with a fine of up to $300 and no jail.
Last major change: August 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Minnesota page →
Mississippi⚠︎ In danger RecreationalDecriminalized MedicalLegal Delta-8Unclear ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal; first-offense possession of 30 grams or less is punishable by a fine only.
MedicalMedical Cannabis Act signed Feb. 2, 2022; 66,041 active patients at the end of 2025; qualifying conditions required; flower capped at 30% THC and concentrates at 60%.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesPatients can buy flower (up to 30% THC), concentrates and vapes (up to 60% THC), edibles and drinks, tinctures and topicals at licensed dispensaries, but may not smoke or vape in public places or in a vehicle.billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · www.mmcp.ms.gov · norml.org
Hemp productsNo state framework for consumable hemp; a June 2025 attorney general opinion says hemp products for human consumption without FDA approval are illegal under state drug law unless sold under the medical cannabis law.
Delta-8 / syntheticsA June 2025 attorney general opinion says hemp THC products, including delta-8, are illegal without FDA approval; the opinion is not a court ruling, and 2026 bills to regulate hemp died.
⚠︎ In dangerA June 2025 attorney general opinion says hemp THC products, including delta-8, are illegal without FDA approval; federal law drops cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, Dec. 11, 2026.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession of 30 grams or less is a $100-$250 fine with no jail; possession in a vehicle's passenger area is a misdemeanor with up to 90 days in jail.
Last major change: July 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Mississippi page →
Missouri✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal since Dec 2022 (Amendment 3); adults 21+ may possess up to 3 oz.
MedicalFull program since 2018 with patient home cultivation.
Hemp productsHB 2641, signed April 23, 2026, treats hemp products over 0.4 mg THC per container as marijuana, sold only by licensed marijuana businesses to adults 21+, from Nov. 12, 2026; for drinks the start is tied to the federal ban.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 and similar products may be sold at general retail until HB 2641 takes effect Nov. 12, 2026; the attorney general opened a statewide investigation of sellers in Nov. 2025.
⚠︎ Changes pendingHB 2641 limits most intoxicating hemp sales to licensed marijuana businesses starting Nov. 12, 2026; a hemp trade group has sued in federal court to challenge the law.
If you break the lawUp to 3 oz is legal for adults 21+; more than 3 oz up to 6 oz is a civil infraction with a fine of up to $250 for a first violation.
Last major change: April 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Missouri page →
Montana RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal since 2021 (I-190); new-license moratorium extended through June 2027. Since July 1, 2026, marijuana edibles are capped at 5 mg THC per serving and 100 mg per package.
MedicalMedical program since 2004; since 2021 the Department of Revenue regulates both medical and adult-use cannabis.
Hemp productsHB 49 (2025) applies hemp's cap of 0.5 mg total delta-9 THC per serving and 2 mg per package to all sellers, including marijuana businesses; SB 375 (2025) bars selling consumers hemp products with delta-9 THC unless FDA-approved.
Delta-8 / syntheticsState law bars making, storing or selling synthetic cannabinoids, including in marijuana dispensaries (HB 49, 2025); state rules effective March 21, 2026 define these to include cannabinoids made by chemical reaction or conversion.
If you break the lawUp to 1 oz is legal for adults 21+; 1-2 oz is a civil fine up to $200 for a first offense.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Montana page →
Nebraska⚠︎ In danger RecreationalDecriminalized MedicalLegal Delta-8Unclear ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal; under a 1978 law, first-offense possession of 1 oz or less is an infraction punishable by a fine only.
MedicalVoters approved medical cannabis in Nov. 2024 (up to 5 oz with a practitioner's recommendation). The state Supreme Court rejected a signature challenge on Sept. 4, 2026, and a second suit on Sept. 11. No dispensaries are licensed yet.
Medical productsFlowerNoSmokingNot allowedVapesNoEdiblesNoNo dispensaries are licensed yet. Rules limit future sales to pills, capsules, tinctures, oils, topicals, suppositories, patches, nasal sprays and nebulizer or inhaler liquids; flower, smoking, vaping and food or drink edibles are banned.mcc.nebraska.gov · ganjapreneur.com · www.marijuanamoment.net · mcc.nebraska.gov
Hemp productsLB316, which would have barred hemp products other than CBD, was indefinitely postponed April 17, 2026. The attorney general has sent cease-and-desist letters to every known store selling THC products.
Delta-8 / syntheticsThe attorney general considers synthetic THC products, including delta-8, illegal Schedule I drugs; the office had filed 16 consumer-protection lawsuits against sellers by Sept. 2025.
⚠︎ In dangerThe attorney general has told every known THC retailer to stop sales and has sued sellers; federal hemp changes take effect Nov. 12 and Dec. 11, 2026. Medical cannabis rules face a commission vote Nov. 16, 2026.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession of 1 oz or less (concentrates excluded) is an infraction with a $300 fine and no jail; a judge may also order a drug-education course.
Last major change: September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Nebraska page →
Nevada RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal since 2017; adults 21+ may possess 2.5 oz of cannabis and 1/4 oz of concentrate, and state law allows use in licensed consumption lounges.
MedicalFull program since 2000; the Cannabis Compliance Board has regulated medical cannabis businesses since July 2020, and a state health division runs the patient registry.
Hemp productsHemp products within the state hemp THC limit, which counts delta-8 and other isomers, may be sold outside cannabis stores; since 2025 such sellers must post signs saying they are not licensed to sell cannabis.
Delta-8 / syntheticsState law bars anyone from making or selling synthetic cannabinoids, which a 2025 law (AB 76) defines to include cannabinoids made using a chemical reagent; regulators say delta-8 is made by converting CBD.
If you break the lawUp to 2.5 oz (1/4 oz concentrate) is legal for adults 21+; possessing more is a category E felony, with probation generally required and a fine up to $5,000.
Last major change: June 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Nevada page →
New Hampshire⚠︎ In danger RecreationalDecriminalized MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal; possession of up to 3/4 oz is a violation punishable by a fine. The House passed legalization bill HB 186 on Jan. 7, 2026 (208-135); the Senate voted 15-9 to table it on March 5, 2026.
MedicalTherapeutic cannabis program since 2013; adults 21+ may qualify with any debilitating condition a provider certifies; limit of 2 oz per 10 days. A 2026 law lets treatment centers grow in greenhouses.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesPatients can buy flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, tinctures, oils and topicals at state-registered treatment centers, up to 2 oz every 10 days; smoking or vaping is allowed only on private property with permission, not in public.gc.nh.gov · gc.nh.gov · www.law.cornell.edu · www.hoodieanalytics.com · www.hoodieanalytics.com
Hemp productsSB 624, signed July 2, 2026, takes effect Jan. 1, 2027: it counts THCA toward hemp's 0.3% THC limit, prohibits products above it, and bars sales of hemp THC products to people under 21.
Delta-8 / syntheticsSince Oct. 2023, state hemp law has not authorized sale of hemp-derived products over 0.3% THC by dry weight in any form, including delta-8; SB 624 expressly prohibits such products starting Jan. 1, 2027.
⚠︎ In dangerSB 624, effective Jan. 1, 2027, adds THCA to hemp's 0.3% THC limit, prohibits hemp-derived products above it, and bars sales of any hemp THC product to people under 21.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession up to 3/4 oz is a $100 civil violation; above that is a criminal misdemeanor.
Last major change: August 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · New Hampshire page →
New Jersey✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal since 2021 (retail Apr 2022); adults 21+ may possess up to 6 oz.
MedicalFull program under the Jake Honig Act; broad conditions, 3 oz per 30 days.
Hemp productsP.L.2025, c.215 (S4509), signed Jan. 12, 2026, replaced the 2024 hemp law. Since April 13, non-beverage products over 0.4 mg THC per container are treated as cannabis; liquor stores may sell hemp drinks (10 mg cap) until Nov. 13, 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsSince Jan. 13, 2026, state law has prohibited producing or selling cannabinoids made by a chemical process, such as converted delta-8, and bars selling any THC product to people under 21.
⚠︎ Changes pendingUnder the 2026 hemp law as amended in March 2026, liquor stores may sell intoxicating hemp beverages only until Nov. 13, 2026; after that, beverages over 0.4 mg THC per container are treated as cannabis.
If you break the lawUp to 6 oz is legal for adults 21+; more than 6 oz is a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a $25,000 fine.
Last major change: May 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · New Jersey page →
New Mexico RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since June 29, 2021 under the Cannabis Regulation Act; licensed retail sales began April 1, 2022.
MedicalProgram since 2007 under the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act; since June 29, 2021, medical cannabis sales to patients carry no gross receipts tax or cannabis excise tax.
Hemp productsAn Environment Department rule effective Jan. 28, 2026 limits hemp products made in New Mexico, other than tinctures, vapes and cosmetics, to 2 mg THC per serving and 20 mg per package; the department does not regulate hemp retail.
Delta-8 / syntheticsA state rule bans making delta-8 and other chemically converted cannabinoids in New Mexico (emergency Aug. 2025, final Jan. 2026); the Environment Department says it covers products made in the state and it has no hemp retail jurisdiction.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 2 oz in public, with no home limit if out of view; over 2 oz up to 8 oz in public is a misdemeanor (under a year in jail, up to $1,000) and more is a felony.
Last major change: January 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · New Mexico page →
New York RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since March 2021 under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, up to 3 oz; licensed adult-use sales began Dec. 29, 2022.
MedicalPractitioners may certify patients for any condition they judge appropriate; rules effective July 22, 2026 allow certifications lasting up to two years and let medical dispensaries accept patient certifications from other states.
Hemp productsCannabinoid hemp edibles and drinks sold in New York are capped at 1 mg THC per serving and 10 mg per package, with a CBD-to-THC ratio of at least 15:1, under state rules effective Dec. 13, 2023.
Delta-8 / syntheticsState rules have barred delta-8, delta-10 and other converted cannabinoids from hemp products since 2021, and also bar artificially derived cannabinoids from licensed cannabis products.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 3 oz and 24 g of concentrate; more is a violation with a fine of up to $125, and more than 16 oz is a class A misdemeanor.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · New York page →
North Carolina⚠︎ In danger RecreationalDecriminalized MedicalLimited Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal statewide; possession of up to half an ounce is a Class 3 misdemeanor with no active jail time. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has sold cannabis to adults 21+ on its tribal land since Sept. 2024.
MedicalA 2014 law, later amended, exempts possession of hemp extract with under 0.9% THC and at least 5% CBD to treat intractable epilepsy (its caregiver registry ended July 1, 2021); the state licenses no medical cannabis dispensaries.
Medical productsFlowerNoSmokingNot allowedVapesNoEdiblesNoNorth Carolina has no state medical marijuana program; state law exempts only a hemp extract with under 0.9% THC and at least 5% CBD for intractable epilepsy. A Cherokee tribal store sells cannabis to adults 21+ on tribal land only.www.ncleg.gov · www.ncleg.gov · www.ncleg.gov · greatsmokycannabisco.com
Hemp productsHemp products are legal if they have 0.3% or less delta-9 THC, with no statewide minimum age or testing rules; the Senate approved House Bill 328 (21+ age limit, total-THC standard) July 2, 2026, but the House had not voted as of Oct. 24.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 and THCA products are legal under 2022 state laws that exclude hemp, and THC in products with 0.3% or less delta-9 THC, from the Controlled Substances Act; they are sold at general retail.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal hemp redefinition takes effect Nov. 12 and Dec. 11, 2026; House Bill 328 (21+ age limit, 0.4 mg THC per container, repeal of the epilepsy extract exemption) had no House vote by Oct. 24; a governor's council reports by Dec. 31.
If you break the lawPossession of 0.5 oz or less is a Class 3 misdemeanor with a maximum $200 fine; any jail sentence must be suspended.
Last major change: July 2022 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · source 7 · North Carolina page →
North Dakota⚠︎ In danger RecreationalDecriminalized MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal; a first offense for under half an ounce is an infraction with no jail. Voters rejected legalization in 2018, 2022 and 2024 (Measure 5, 52.5% no).
MedicalRegistry-card program since 2016; a 2025 law (House Bill 1203), effective Aug. 1, 2025, lets patients buy lozenge edibles with up to 5 mg THC per serving and 50 mg per package.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesLimitedPatients can buy flower and pre-rolls to smoke or vaporize, vape cartridges, concentrates, solutions, capsules, patches, topicals and, since Aug. 1, 2025, square lozenge edibles capped at 5 mg THC per serving and 50 mg per package.ndlegis.gov · www.hhs.nd.gov · www.leafly.com
Hemp productsA 2023 law (Senate Bill 2096) bars selling hemp products with delta-8 or converted cannabinoids, hemp inhalants, or foods, drinks or supplements lacking federal approval; rules since July 1, 2024 cap hemp products at 5 mg THC per serving.
Delta-8 / syntheticsState law treats delta-8 and other THC isomers outside allowed hemp products as Schedule I controlled substances, and since Aug. 1, 2023 bars selling hemp products that contain delta-8 or converted cannabinoids.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal hemp redefinition takes effect Nov. 12 and Dec. 11, 2026; its 0.4 mg total THC per container cap is below the up to 5 mg per serving that state rules now allow in hemp products.
If you break the lawPossession of less than half an ounce (14 g) is an infraction with a fine of up to $1,000 and no jail for a first offense; half an ounce to 500 g is a class B misdemeanor.
Last major change: August 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · North Dakota page →
Ohio✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since December 2023 under Issue 2; Senate Bill 56, effective March 20, 2026, tightened home-grow and sharing rules.
MedicalDispensary program since 2016 with 25+ qualifying conditions, now under the Division of Cannabis Control.
Hemp productsSenate Bill 56, effective March 20, 2026, treats hemp products over its THC limits as marijuana, which only licensed dispensaries may sell; a federal judge blocked enforcement for 24 named companies; an appeals court partly restored it.
Delta-8 / syntheticsSince March 20, 2026, intoxicating hemp products count as marijuana that only licensed dispensaries may sell, and state regulators say dispensaries cannot sell hemp-derived delta-8; federal court orders cover 24 named companies.
⚠︎ Changes pendingA federal judge blocked Senate Bill 56's hemp limits for 10 companies July 13 and 14 more in September; an appeals court restored part of the enforcement during the appeal; federal hemp redefinition starts Nov. 12 and Dec. 11, 2026.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 2.5 oz, or 15 g of extract, if bought in Ohio or home-grown; more, up to 100 grams, is a minor misdemeanor with a fine of up to $150 and no jail.
Last major change: September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Ohio page →
Oklahoma⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; voters rejected adult-use legalization (State Question 820) in March 2023.
MedicalPhysicians may recommend a medical license without a list of qualifying conditions; a 2026 law (House Bill 4454) adds edible packaging, labeling and shape rules effective Nov. 1, 2026.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesPatients can buy flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles, tinctures and topicals at licensed dispensaries, and from Nov. 1, 2026 newly made edibles may not be shaped or packaged to look like candy or appeal to children.oklahoma.gov · www.oklegislature.gov · www.kgou.org · weedmaps.com
Hemp productsHemp-derived delta-8 products and THC drinks are sold over the counter; a 2026 bill to bar hemp drink sales to people under 21 (House Bill 4248) did not become law. A federal 0.4 mg total THC per container cap starts Dec. 11, 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsHemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 are sold at general retail; in an April 29, 2025 letter, the governor asked state agencies to coordinate enforcement against psychoactive hemp products such as delta-8.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026. House Bill 4454's edible packaging rules take effect Nov. 1, 2026.
If you break the lawPossession without a patient license is a misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine; up to 1.5 oz by a person who can state a medical condition is fine-only, up to $400.
Last major change: May 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Oklahoma page →
Oregon✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since 2015 under Measure 91; retail sales are licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
MedicalOregon Medical Marijuana Program since 1998; a 2026 law (House Bill 4142) adds the need for hospice, palliative or comfort care as a qualifying condition starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Hemp productsSince July 1, 2022, state rules bar hemp and marijuana products with intoxicating artificially derived cannabinoids such as delta-8; a 2026 bill to tax and regulate intoxicating hemp (House Bill 4139) did not pass.
Delta-8 / syntheticsSince July 1, 2022, state rules allow artificially derived cannabinoids only in non-intoxicating, non-inhaled products that meet federal food-ingredient standards, so converted delta-8 cannot be sold.
⚠︎ Changes pendingHouse Bill 4142's hospice provisions take effect Jan. 1, 2027. After House Bill 4139 stalled in early 2026, hemp regulation and the federal hemp changes were sent to an interim work group involving the governor's office.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess 2 oz in public and 8 oz at home; more than 2 oz up to 4 oz in public is a violation with a fine of up to $1,000, and larger amounts are crimes.
Last major change: March 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Oregon page →
Pennsylvania⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal; a state-store legalization bill (House Bill 1200) passed the House in May 2025 and was voted down in a Senate committee that month. The governor has proposed legalization in each budget since 2023.
MedicalProgram created by the 2016 Medical Marijuana Act; dried flower is sold for vaporizing only (smoking is not allowed), and the program had more than 430,000 active patients as of March 2026.
Medical productsFlowerTo vaporize onlySmokingNot allowedVapesYesEdiblesNoPatients can buy dried flower to vaporize, vape cartridges, concentrates, capsules, troches and pastilles that dissolve in the mouth, oils, tinctures and topicals; smoking is not allowed and state law bars edible products.www.pacodeandbulletin.gov · www.pa.gov · www.eckertseamans.com · www.leafly.com · perkvalleynow.com
Hemp productsState hemp law mirrors the federal 0.3% delta-9 THC definition and sets no age, testing or labeling rules for hemp THC products; the governor's administration says state law bars THC in foods and drinks.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 is sold at general retail; Senate Bill 49, which would create a Cannabis Control Board to regulate medical marijuana and hemp THC products, failed 23-27 on June 10, 2026, was reconsidered and remains pending.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026. Senate Bill 49 (Cannabis Control Board) remains pending.
If you break the lawPossession of 30 g or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine; some cities, including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, impose civil fines instead.
Last major change: December 2023 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Pennsylvania page →
Rhode Island RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since May 25, 2022 under the Rhode Island Cannabis Act; the Cannabis Control Commission took over regulation May 1, 2025.
MedicalProgram since 2006; patients may grow at home; oversight moved from the Department of Business Regulation to the Cannabis Control Commission on May 1, 2025.
Hemp productsLicensed retailers have sold low-dose hemp THC drinks and edibles since August 2024; Cannabis Control Commission rules effective Dec. 8, 2025 cap them at 1 mg THC per serving and 5 mg per package, for buyers 21+.
Delta-8 / syntheticsCannabis Control Commission hemp rules effective Dec. 8, 2025 prohibit converting CBD or other cannabinoids into THC without a state variance and bar mixing hemp products with synthetic cannabinoids.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess 1 oz in public and 10 oz at home; possessing more is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $500.
Last major change: June 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · Rhode Island page →
South Carolina⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLimited Delta-8Unclear ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalNot legal or decriminalized; a bill to make possession of 1 oz or less a civil fine (House Bill 3110) died in committee when the 2025-26 session ended in May 2026.
MedicalJulian's Law (2014) lets patients with certain severe forms of epilepsy possess products with 0.9% THC or less and over 15% CBD with a state physician's certification; the Compassionate Care Act (Senate Bill 53) died in committee in 2026.
Medical productsFlowerNoSmokingNot allowedVapesNot specified in lawEdiblesNot specified in lawSouth Carolina has no medical cannabis program or in-state sales; patients certified by a South Carolina physician as having certain severe forms of epilepsy may possess cannabis products with 0.9% THC or less and more than 15% CBD.www.scstatehouse.gov · www.scstatehouse.gov · charlestoncitypaper.com
Hemp productsHemp THC drinks and edibles are sold at retail with no state age limit or per-serving THC cap; a bill to set a 21+ age limit and THC limits (House Bill 3924) failed when the House rejected a conference report in June 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsA 2021 state Attorney General opinion says delta-8 is illegal under state law, but delta-8 products are sold in stores.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026; state medical law covers only products with 0.9% THC or less for epilepsy.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession of 1 oz (28 g) or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $100 to $200 fine; conditional discharge is available with prosecutor approval.
Last major change: March 2019 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · South Carolina page →
South Dakota⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal. Voters approved legalization in 2020, but the state Supreme Court struck it down; voters rejected later measures in 2022 and in November 2024 (Initiated Measure 29, 55.5% no).
MedicalVoter-approved card program (Initiated Measure 26, 2020) with licensed dispensaries for debilitating conditions; patients may possess up to 3 oz.
Medical productsFlowerYesSmokingAllowedVapesYesEdiblesYesCardholders can buy flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, vapes, edibles, tinctures, capsules and topicals at licensed dispensaries; smoking or vaping is not allowed in public places, on public transportation, or by anyone under 21.sdlegislature.gov · sdlegislature.gov · norml.org
Hemp productsSelling hemp products made with chemically converted cannabinoids has been banned since 2024 (HB 1125). A 2026 law (SB 45) added THCA to the under-21 sales ban; a broader ban (SB 61) failed in the Senate in January 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsMaking or selling hemp products with chemically converted cannabinoids, such as delta-8, delta-10, THC-O, HHC and THCP, is a Class 2 misdemeanor (up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine).
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container from Dec. 11, 2026; that covers the hemp THC products adults can legally buy in South Dakota today.
If you break the lawPossession of 2 oz or less is a Class 1 misdemeanor, up to 1 year in jail and a $2,000 fine.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · South Dakota page →
Tennessee⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLimited Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalFully illegal; no decriminalization statewide.
MedicalNo medical cannabis program. A 2021 law lets patients with certain conditions, such as epilepsy, MS or some cancers, possess labeled oil under 0.9% THC with proof of an order from the issuing state and a Tennessee doctor's diagnosis.
Medical productsFlowerNoSmokingNot allowedVapesNoEdiblesNoNo in-state sales. People with qualifying conditions may possess labeled cannabis oil under 0.9% THC if they keep an order from the issuing state, a Tennessee doctor's diagnosis and, except for epilepsy or seizures, an attestation letter.wapp.capitol.tn.gov · www.capitol.tn.gov · themarijuanaherald.com
Hemp productsSince Jan. 1, 2026 the Alcoholic Beverage Commission licenses hemp THC sales to adults 21+, in person only, at 21+ stores, liquor stores and bars, not convenience or grocery stores; THCA product sales ended July 1, 2026.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8, delta-10 and HHC remain legal for adults 21+ only at licensed 21+ stores, liquor stores and bars, capped at 15 mg per serving; THCP and synthetic cannabinoids are banned.
⚠︎ In dangerUnder a 2025 law, THCA product sales ended July 1, 2026 and convenience and grocery stores may no longer sell hemp THC; federal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp Nov. 12, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, Dec. 11, 2026.
If you break the lawPossession of half an ounce or less is a Class A misdemeanor, up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine; a first conviction carries a mandatory $250 minimum fine.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Tennessee page →
Texas⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal statewide. The state's 15th Court of Appeals has blocked Austin and San Marcos ordinances that limited marijuana citations and arrests.
MedicalNo longer capped at 1% THC: HB 46 (2025) set caps of 10 mg THC per dose and 1 g per package or vape, added chronic pain, Crohn's, brain injury and hospice, and allowed vaping. 12 new dispensers got conditional licenses Dec. 2025-Apr. 2026.
Medical productsFlowerNoSmokingNot allowedVapesYesEdiblesYesPatients can buy vape cartridges (state-approved devices up to 1 g THC each, on sale since June 2026), plus tinctures, edibles and topicals at up to 10 mg THC per dose; vapes need a prescription for inhalation. No flower or smoking.capitol.texas.gov · www.dshs.texas.gov · www.dps.texas.gov · texasoriginal.com · www.austinchronicle.com
Hemp productsThe Texas Supreme Court ruled May 1, 2026 that the health department may list delta-8 as Schedule I; the listing took effect July 31, 2026. A rule counting THCA toward total THC (March 31, 2026) is in force while a court appeal continues.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8, THCP and other non-delta-9 THC isomers are Schedule I as of July 31, 2026.
⚠︎ In dangerDelta-8, THCP and other THC isomers became Schedule I July 31, 2026; the THCA rule is in force during an appeal; federal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp Nov. 12, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, Dec. 11, 2026.
If you break the lawPossession of 2 oz or less is a Class B misdemeanor, up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Texas page →
Utah⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; marijuana is legal only for registered medical patients. A 2026 bill to reduce first-offense possession penalties (HB 253) did not pass.
MedicalCard program for qualifying conditions with sales at licensed medical cannabis pharmacies (vaping allowed, smoking not); 2026 laws add a category of products under 0.3% THC and $150 monthly vouchers for patients on Medicaid or Medicare.
Medical productsFlowerTo vaporize onlySmokingNot allowedVapesYesEdiblesLimitedCardholders can buy flower in sealed containers for vaporizing, vapes, tablets, capsules, cube-shaped gummies and other uniform confections, concentrates, sublinguals and topicals at licensed pharmacies; no smoking, chocolate or beverages.le.utah.gov · medicalcannabis.utah.gov · www.utah.gov
Hemp productsHemp cannabinoid products are capped at 5 mg THC per serving and 150 mg per package, THC may not exceed 10% of total cannabinoids, and smokable flower is barred; since May 6, 2026 (HB 389) sellers must check ID for buyers 21+.
Delta-8 / syntheticsUtah law treats chemically converted ('artificially derived') cannabinoids, such as delta-8 made from CBD, as adulterants in hemp and medical products; a 2025 law (HB 54) also bars THCP, THC acetate and HHC.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes hemp products over 0.4 mg total THC per container from Dec. 11, 2026 (Utah allows up to 5 mg per serving). The Department of Agriculture and Food takes over the medical cannabis program by Jan. 1, 2027.
If you break the lawPossession of less than 1 oz is a Class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Last major change: May 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Utah page →
Vermont RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal possession since 2018 and licensed retail since October 2022; since July 1, 2026 adults 21+ may possess 2 oz (10 g of hashish) and grow 2 mature and 4 immature plants.
MedicalRegistry card program with registered dispensaries, administered by the Cannabis Control Board.
Hemp productsA 2023 Cannabis Control Board rule bars intoxicating hemp-derived and synthetic cannabinoids outside the licensed cannabis system; Act 178, signed June 18, 2026, moved all hemp oversight to the board.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8, delta-10 and synthetic cannabinoids are prohibited unless the Cannabis Control Board registers the product as cannabis or authorizes it for a medical dispensary.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess 2 oz; possessing more can bring a civil fine (up to $100 for a first offense) or a misdemeanor charge with up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine.
Last major change: July 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Vermont page →
Virginia✎︎ Changes pending RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalPossession and 4-plant home grow legal since 2021; adults 21+ may now carry 2 oz in public. The 2026 state budget law (HB 30) authorizes licensed retail sales starting July 1, 2027.
MedicalLicensed dispensaries statewide; any practitioner-certified condition qualifies.
Hemp productsSince Aug. 15, 2026, hemp products may contain no more than 2 mg of total THC per package; the 2026 budget law (HB 30) ended the 25:1 CBD-ratio exception and moved hemp oversight to the Cannabis Control Authority.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 counts as THC under state law, so hemp products containing it may be sold only with 2 mg of total THC or less per package.
⚠︎ Changes pendingThe Cannabis Control Authority is drafting regulations and a licensing process for retail sales, which state law sets to begin July 1, 2027.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess up to 2 oz in public; more than 2 oz brings a civil fine of up to $25, more than 4 oz is a Class 3 misdemeanor (fine up to $500), and over 1 lb is a felony.
Last major change: August 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Virginia page →
Washington RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalLegal for adults 21+ since 2012 (Initiative 502), with licensed retail stores.
MedicalMedical endorsements inside adult-use stores; registered patients get tax exemption and higher possession limits.
Hemp productsSB 5367 (2023) treats any consumable with detectable THC as a cannabis product — hemp-derived THC cannot be sold outside licensed cannabis stores.
Delta-8 / syntheticsA 2023 law (SB 5367) bars producing or selling any synthetically derived cannabinoid, such as delta-8 converted from CBD, including in licensed cannabis stores; FDA-approved drugs are exempt.
If you break the lawAdults 21+ may possess 1 oz; more than 1 oz up to 40 g is a misdemeanor (up to 90 days, $1,000), and over 40 g is a gross misdemeanor (up to 180 days, $1,000).
Last major change: July 2023 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Washington page →
West Virginia⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal; no statewide decriminalization.
MedicalLicensed dispensaries sell whole and ground flower for vaporizing, plus vape cartridges; smoking, edibles and home growing are not allowed, and a 2026 bill to add edibles (HB 5260) was not enacted.
Medical productsFlowerTo vaporize onlySmokingNot allowedVapesYesEdiblesNoPatients can buy whole and ground flower to vaporize, vape cartridges, capsules, oils, tinctures, liquids, topicals and dermal patches; smoking or any other combustion is not allowed and dispensaries cannot sell edibles.omc.wv.gov · code.wvlegislature.gov · www.wvlegislature.gov · www.trulieve.com · code.wvlegislature.gov
Hemp productsRetailers with a state Agriculture Department permit may sell hemp-derived cannabinoids, including delta-8, to adults 21+ under a 2023 law amended in 2024, with approved labels and an 11% tax; a 2026 overhaul bill (SB 808) failed.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCP and THCV products may be sold to adults 21+ by any retailer holding a state permit; selling to anyone under 21 is a felony.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus hemp products with more than 0.4 mg total THC per container, Dec. 11, 2026; 2026 state bills on hemp and medical edibles were not enacted.
If you break the lawPossession is a misdemeanor: 90 days to 6 months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both; a first offense under 15 grams must go to conditional discharge, ending in dismissal if terms are met.
Last major change: March 2024 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · West Virginia page →
Wisconsin⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalNo program Delta-8Legal ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalIllegal statewide; a 2026 bill to legalize adult-use and medical cannabis (SB 1045) failed to pass on March 23, 2026.
MedicalNo medical cannabis program; state law lets a person possess a cannabidiol (CBD) product with a physician's certification.
Hemp productsState law sets no age limit or per-serving cap for hemp products such as delta-8, THC drinks and edibles; 2026 bills to regulate or ban them failed. From Dec. 11, 2026, federal law excludes products over 0.4 mg THC per container from hemp.
Delta-8 / syntheticsDelta-8 and HHC products may be sold at general retail with no state license or age limit; federal changes exclude cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally from hemp on Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, on Dec. 11, 2026.
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, Dec. 11, 2026; the state has no medical or adult-use program, and 2026 bills to regulate hemp failed.
If you break the lawFirst-offense possession of any amount is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both; a second offense is a felony.
Last major change: November 2025 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · Wisconsin page →
Wyoming⚠︎ In danger RecreationalIllegal MedicalNo program Delta-8Banned ExpandCollapse▸
RecreationalFully illegal; no decriminalization.
MedicalNo medical cannabis program; Wyoming repealed its supervised medical hemp-extract program in 2019.
Hemp productsSF 32 (effective July 2024) counts all psychoactive THC isomers and analogs toward the 0.3% hemp limit and bars synthetic substances in hemp; 10th Circuit upheld the law Oct 27, 2025 (Green Room v. Wyoming).
Delta-8 / syntheticsPsychoactive THC isomers such as delta-8 count toward the 0.3% limit and synthetic substances are barred from hemp; intentionally violating the hemp law is a misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail, a fine up to $750, or both).
⚠︎ In dangerFederal law excludes hemp products with more than 0.4 mg total THC per container from hemp on Dec. 11, 2026; this covers hemp delta-9 THC gummies that Wyoming law allows under its 0.3% limit.
If you break the lawPossessing 3 oz or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor under Wyoming Statute 35-7-1031(c): up to 12 months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both; a third offense brings up to 5 years.
Last major change: July 2024 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6 · Wyoming page →
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