Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws.
This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to 27. For now, the number stands at 24. Below is a breakdown of these states, including the year each state legalized and specific details about their individual laws.
Alaska (2015)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 7 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of October 2016
Arizona (2020)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of January 2021
California (2016)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 8 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of January 2018
Colorado (2012)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 8 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of January 2014
Connecticut (2021)
Possession Limit: 1.5 oz flower, 7 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of January 2023
Delaware (2023)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: No
Retail Outlets: Licensing in progress
Illinois (2020)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Only for medical cannabis patients
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of January 2020
Maine (2016)
Possession Limit: 2.5 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 3 flowering plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of October 2020
Maryland (2023)
Possession Limit: 1.5 oz flower, 12 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 2 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of July 2023
Massachusetts (2016)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of November 2018
Michigan (2018)
Possession Limit: 2.5 oz flower, 15 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 12 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of December 2019
Minnesota (2023)
Possession Limit: 2 oz flower, 8 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 8 plants
Retail Outlets: Licensing in progress
Missouri (2022)
Possession Limit: 3 oz flower, 8 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, with cultivation license
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of February 2023
Montana (2021)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 8 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 4 mature plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of January 2022
Nevada (2017)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 3.5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, if residence is more than 25 miles from nearest dispensary
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of July 2017
New Jersey (2021)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: No
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of April 2022
New Mexico (2021)
Possession Limit: 2 oz flower, 16 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 mature plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of April 2022
New York (2021)
Possession Limit: 3 oz flower, 24 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Licensing in progress
Ohio (2023)
Possession Limit: 2.5 oz flower, 15 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Licensing in progress
Oregon (2014)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 4 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of October 2015
Rhode Island (2022)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of December 2022
Vermont (2018)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 6 plants
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of October 2022
Virginia (2021)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 5 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: Yes, up to 4 plants
Retail Outlets: No
Washington (2012)
Possession Limit: 1 oz flower, 7 grams of concentrates
Home Grow: No
Retail Outlets: Yes, as of July 2014
