The 24 Legal Marijuana States

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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

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