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Where is Cannabis Legal?

Marijuana Legalization Map

Wellness is on the RISE throughout the country. Here’s the most recent look at marijuana legality and the states updating their cannabis laws.

Key:

Recreational

Full Medical Use

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program)

Not Legal

Source: NCSL

Where is Marijuana Legal?

Tap the marijuana legalization map above to find out where marijuana is legal in the U.S.A.

Alabama

In 2021, Senate Bill 46 was passed in Alabama allowing qualified patients to use cannabis for medical reasons. However, the law only allows for limited medical use (CBD-Only/Low THC-Programs) in the state and has not yet begun registering patients or caregivers. Recreational cannabis is still illegal as of 2022. Check Alabama state laws for more information.

Alaska

Arizona

In November 2020, Arizona approved Adult Use sales which will took effect in 2021. The pre-existing Medical Marijuana program is still in effect for those with a card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for updates.

Arkansas

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

California

Recreational and medical marijuana are both legal in this state for adults 21 and older. Please note there are limits on possession amounts and restrictions on where you can legally consume cannabis. Check your state laws for details.

Find a California Marijuana Dispensary and learn about How to get a California Medical Marijuana Card.

Learn more about California Medical Marijuana law.

Colorado

Connecticut

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Delaware

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Florida

Medical Marijuana is legal in Florida. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a Florida medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check Florida for details.

There are RISE Dispensaries across the sunshine state. Find a RISE Florida Marijuana Dispensary and learn about the Florida Medical Marijuana Program and How to get a Florida Medical Marijuana Card.

Learn more about Florida Medical Marijuana laws

Georgia

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

Hawaii

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Idaho

Cannabis is illegal in this state. But we’re leading the fight to expand your future rights to wellness.

Illinois

Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois for adults 21 and older. Medical marijuana is legal for qualified patients with an Illinois medical cannabis registry card. Please note there are limits on possession amounts and restrictions on where you can legally consume cannabis. Check Illinois marijuana laws for details. There are RISE Dispensaries serving Illinois marijuana patients and recreational marijuana guests 21+. Find an Illinois Dispensary nearby.

Indiana

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

Iowa

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

Kansas

Cannabis is illegal in this state. But we’re leading the fight to expand your future rights to wellness.

Kentucky

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

Louisiana

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Recreational and Medical marijuana is legal in this state for adults 21 and older. Please note there are limits on possession amounts and restrictions on where you can legally consume cannabis. Check your state laws for details.

Click here to see state details. Learn more about Massachusetts Medical Marijuana laws

Michigan

Recreational and medical marijuana are both legal in Michigan for adults 21 and older. Please note there are limits on possession amounts and restrictions on where you can legally consume cannabis.

For more information about Medical Marijuana in Michigan, visit the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program website.

Minnesota

Minnesota legalized cannabis for medical use in 2014. Patients who are legal Minnesota residents and have been certified with one of the qualifying conditions are eligible to obtain cannabis. Find RISE Dispensaries in Minnesota state and learn more about the MN Marijuana Program.

Mississippi

In November 2020, Mississippi approved a Medical Marijuana program. Check your state laws for details on how to obtain a medical card.

Missouri

Medical and Recreational Marijuana is legal in this state as of December 2022. On November 8, 2022, voters in Missouri approved ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana, becoming the 21st state to do so. Recreational cannabis should be available in dispensaries sometime in 2023, in the meantime, in order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Montana

In November 2020, Montana approved Adult Use. The pre-existing Medical Marijuana program is still in effect for those with a card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for updates and details on how to obtain a medical card.

Nebraska

Cannabis is illegal in this state. But we’re leading the fight to expand your future rights to wellness.

Nevada

Recreational marijuana and medical marijuana are both legal in this state for adults 21 and older. Please note there are limits on possession amounts and restrictions on where you can legally consume cannabis. Find a RISE Nevada Dispensary and learn about the Nevada Cannabis Program.

New Hampshire

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

New Jersey

In November 2020, New Jersey Dispensary approved Adult Use. RISE has NJ marijuana at Recreational Dispensaries in New Jersey:

All 3 NJ Dispensaries offer Medical Marijuana. The pre-existing Medical Marijuana program is still in effect for those with a card issued by a licensed physician. RISE has currently 3 dispensaries. Find a RISE NJ Dispensary nearby. Learn more about New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program.
Learn more about New Jersey Medical Marijuana laws

New Mexico

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

New York

Medical Marijuana is legal in New York. Medical cannabis has been legally available in New York State since 2014 for eligible residents. Adult-use cannabis is technically legal as of March 31, 2021, but sales are not expected to begin until at least late 2022. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Learn more about New York Medicinal Marijuana Program.
Learn more about New York Medical Marijuana laws. Find a RISE New York Dispensary.

North Carolina

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

North Dakota

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Ohio

Medical Marijuana is legal in Ohio. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a Ohio medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check Ohio marijuana laws for details and find a RISE Ohio Dispensary.

Oklahoma

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Medical Marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician to buy Pennsylvania Marijuana. Check Pennsylvania marijuana laws for details and find a RISE PA Dispensary.
Learn more about Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana laws

Rhode Island

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

There are RISE Dispensaries across RI. Find a RISE Rhode Island Marijuana Dispensary and learn about How to get a Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Card.

Learn more about Rhode Island Medical Marijuana laws.

South Carolina

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

South Dakota

In 2020, voters in South Dakota came together to pass Initiated Measure 26 approving the use of medical marijuana in their state. Initiatives to legalize adult-use cannabis consumption legal have failed to pass however, making South Dakota a medical-only state.

Tennessee

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

Texas

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

Utah

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Vermont

Virginia

Medical Marijuana is legal in Virginia. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician to buy Virginia Marijuana. Check Virginia marijuana laws for details and find a RISE VA Dispensary.
Learn more about Virginia Medical Marijuana laws

Washington

Washington, D.C.

West Virginia

Medical Marijuana is legal in this state. In order to legally consume cannabis, patients must present a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician. Check your state laws for details.

Wisconsin

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.

Wyoming

Limited Medical Use (CBD-Only/Low-THC program) is legal in this state. Check your state laws for details.