In the ever-evolving landscape of marijuana laws in the United States, it’s essential to stay informed about the current status in each state. As of April 2024, a wave of legalization has swept across the country, with states like Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington fully legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use. Meanwhile, states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia have legalized marijuana for medical use only. On the other hand, Idaho and Kansas stand firm in their stance, keeping marijuana fully illegal. Lastly, states like Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, and North Carolina have mixed statuses, allowing limited use such as CBD oil or decriminalizing possession.

Accompanying this post is a detailed map, providing a visual guide to these laws. Remember, while state laws may permit marijuana use, it remains illegal under federal law. Stay tuned for updates as the green wave continues to roll!

States where marijuana is fully legal (both medical and recreational):

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Illinois
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington

States where marijuana is legal for medical use only:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • New Hampshire
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • West Virginia

States where marijuana is fully illegal:

  • Idaho
  • Kansas

States with mixed status (e.g., CBD oil only, decriminalized, etc.):

  • Georgia
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Nebraska
  • North Carolina