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Marijuana laws are changing at a rapid pace across all 50 states, making things a bit confusing at times. In order to keep up with the ever-changing laws, DISA has provided this interactive map for information on legalization, medical use, recreational use, and anything in between.
An overwhelming share of U.S. adults (88%) say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use. Nearly six-in-ten Americans (57%) say that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational purposes, while roughly a third (32%) say that marijuana should be legal for medical use only.
Although the use and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law, medicinal and recreational cannabis use has become increasingly widespread. Thirty-eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized medical cannabis, while 23 states and D.C. have legalized recreational use.
Legal to possess up to 4 oz (113 g) per 30-day period; unlike recreational use, commercial sales of medical marijuana is legal. Legal for medical & recreational use up to an amount of 4 plants per household.
As of February 2024, 24 states, the District of Columbia, and 2 territories (Guam and North Mariana Islands) allow for the use of cannabis for non-medical adult purposes. As of February 2024, 3 states (ID, KS, NE) and 1 territory (American Samoa) do not have a legal cannabis program. Latest updates on state regulated cannabis programs.
Roughly two-thirds of Black adults (68%) and six-in-ten White adults say marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use, compared with smaller shares of Hispanic (49%) and Asian adults (48%).
Is medical marijuana legal in the U.S.? U.S. federal law does not allow the use of whole plant Cannabis sativa or its parts for any purpose. But CBD from the hemp plant is legal under federal law.
Today, 38 U.S. states and the District of Columbia allow for the medical use of marijuana. A growing number allow recreational use. However, as a Schedule I controlled substance, marijuana is illegal under federal law.
Marijuana may remain illegal federally, but in most states, it’s accessible for adult medical or recreational use. In November 2023, voters in Ohio made it the 24th state to approve legal...
Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 24 states and Washington, D.C. Another 17 states have legalized the use of marijuana solely for medical purposes, with varying caveats in each...