Traveling with cannabis—or simply enjoying it responsibly at your destination—starts with one essential step: knowing the law where you are.
Cannabis regulations in the U.S. vary dramatically from state to state. Some allow adult-use cannabis, others operate medical programs only, and a few still prohibit cannabis entirely (or allow limited CBD products only). Laws also change often, which is why relying on official state government sources is key.
Below, you’ll find direct links to official cannabis policy and regulatory websites for every U.S. state—just click on the name of the state. These resources are the best places to get the most up-to-date details on what’s legal, what’s not, and how cannabis is regulated where you’re headed.
Important reminder: Cannabis remains illegal at the federal level. Crossing state lines with cannabis—even between legal states—is not permitted.
Alabama
Medical cannabis is legal for qualified patients through a regulated state program. Adult-use cannabis remains illegal.
Alaska
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Consumption is restricted to private spaces or licensed locations.
Arizona
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Public consumption is prohibited, and possession limits apply. Here’s where to buy cannabis in Arizona.
Arkansas
Cannabis is legal for medical use only with a state-issued card. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
California
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal statewide. Local rules determine where cannabis can be purchased and consumed.
Colorado
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Local rules determine where cannabis can be purchased and consumed.
Connecticut
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Municipalities may set additional rules around retail access. Here’s where to buy cannabis in Connecticut.
Delaware
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal, with retail rollout ongoing. Public consumption remains prohibited.
Florida
Cannabis is legal for qualified medical patients only. Adult-use cannabis is not legal.
Georgia
Georgia permits limited low-THC medical cannabis for registered patients. Adult-use cannabis is illegal. Here’s where to buy medical cannabis.
Hawaii
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is not permitted. Here’s where to buy medical cannabis in Hawaii.
Idaho
Cannabis is illegal for both medical and adult use. Limited CBD products may be allowed under specific conditions.
Illinois
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Consumption is restricted to private spaces or licensed locations. Here’s where to buy cannabis in Illinois.
Indiana
Cannabis is illegal. Only limited CBD products with low THC are permitted.
Iowa
Iowa operates a limited medical cannabidiol program. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Kansas
Cannabis is illegal. CBD products are permitted under state guidelines.
Kentucky
Medical cannabis is legal, with program implementation underway. Adult-use cannabis remains illegal.
Louisiana
Cannabis is legal for medical use only through a regulated program. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Maine
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Consumption is limited to private property or licensed spaces.
Maryland
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Retail access and local rules may vary by jurisdiction. Here’s where to buy cannabis in Maryland.
Massachusetts
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. The rollout of public consumption lounges is ongoing. Here’s where to buy cannabis in Massachusettts.
Michigan
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Possession limits and local regulations apply.
Minnesota
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Retail licensing and access continue to expand.
Mississippi
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Missouri
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Consumption is limited to private spaces.
Montana
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Local rules may affect availability.
Nebraska
Cannabis remains illegal for both medical and adult use. CBD products are limited.
Nevada
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Consumption is generally restricted to private residences or licensed lounges.
New Hampshire
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
New Jersey
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Public consumption is prohibited. Here’s where to buy cannabis in New Jersey.
New Mexico
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Retail access is widely available.
New York
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Here’s where to buy cannabis in New York.
North Carolina
Cannabis remains illegal, with limited medical exceptions. Adult-use cannabis is not permitted.
North Dakota
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Ohio
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Regulations around sales and possession apply. Here’s where to buy cannabis in Ohio.
Oklahoma
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Oregon
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Here’s where to buy cannabis in Oregon.
Pennsylvania
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Puerto Rico
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Rhode Island
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Consumption is limited to private or licensed spaces.
South Carolina
Cannabis remains illegal, with limited medical allowances under review.
South Dakota
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal. Here’s where to buy medical cannabis in South Dakota.
Tennessee
Cannabis is illegal. Only limited CBD products are permitted.
Texas
Texas allows a limited medical cannabis program. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Utah
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Vermont
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal.
Virginia
Cannabis is legal for medical use. Adult-use retail sales are not yet operational.
Washington
Adult-use and medical cannabis are legal. Consumption is restricted to private locations.
West Virginia
Cannabis is legal for medical use only. Adult-use cannabis is illegal.
Wisconsin
Adult-use cannabis is illegal, and no comprehensive medical program exists.
Wyoming
Cannabis is illegal for both medical and adult use. CBD products are tightly restricted.
Washington, DC
Cannabis is legal for medical use. Instant, temporary patient registration is available for tourists. Here’s where to buy medical cannabis in Washington, DC.
