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Calculated Shard: 141 (from laksa078)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa141.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state","crawl_time":1775750162,"first_indexed_time":1641410643,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,recovered!\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state s443","src_root_hash":"8048768261178157141","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Where is Weed Legal in The USA? 2026 State Breakdown","meta_descriptions":["The legal status of marijuana is changing constantly in the U.S. Our table will inform you of exactly which states marijuana is legal in for 2026."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"December 2025 update\nPopularity\nLegality by State\nThe legal status of marijuana is changing rapidly throughout the country, which can make it confusing to know exactly what is legal and where. Our index will inform you exactly where marijuana is legal and in what context as of December, 2025.\nUpdated legizlation December 2025\nOn December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the DEA and HHS to pursue the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III substance.\n[10]\nAlthough the order did not bring about an immediate change in drug policy or legislation, it is expected to lead to a reduction in cannabis’s scheduling status in the near future.\n[11]\nAs of June 26\nth\n, 2025, 40 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical cannabis products.\n[9]\n24 states also allow non-medical use, and eight have updated their medical use policies to include \"low THC, high cannabidiol\" products, which is explained below.\n[9]\nLow-THC update\nThe eight states listed under\nCBD\/Low-THC Program\nin the table below allow the use of these products for medical reasons in limited circumstances or as a legal defence. These \"Low-THC Programs\" are not designated as comprehensive medical cannabis programs. This has raised issues amongst regulatory bodies when trying to define exactly what \"comprehensive\" entails, with the NCSL currently using the following criteria.\n[9]\nProtection from criminal penalties for using cannabis for a medical purpose.\nAccess to cannabis through home cultivation, dispensaries, or some other system is likely to be implemented.\nIt allows a variety of strains or products, including those with more than \"low THC.\"\nIt allows either smoking or vaporization of some kind of cannabis products, plant material, or extract.\nIt is not a limited trial program.\nThe growing popularity of legalized marijuana\nLess than 15 years ago, \nmarijuana use\n was illegal throughout the United States. With the growing application and popularity of \nmedicinal marijuana\n as a means of treating chronic pain conditions and other medical concerns, the substance is now legal for medicinal use in 40 states. It is fully legal for use in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and is decriminalized in an additional seven states.\n[1]\n[7]\nOver this time, there has been a steep increase in the amount of marijuana use in the United States, with \nmarijuana being the third highest type of substance abuse\n after tobacco and alcohol. In 2021, 11% of young adults reported using marijuana daily, compared to 6% in 2011.\n[2]\nMedicinal marijuana has been able to help people manage painful conditions, like arthritis and cancer, and it has also contributed to economic growth.\n[7]\nIn 2022, there was a 33% increase in marijuana-related jobs created within one year, with over 100,000 new jobs created since 2021.\n[3]\n \nAdditionally, the worth of the legal marijuana industry was estimated at $33.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach over $76 billion by 2030.\n[4]\nEarlier this year, it was reported that the\nDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)\nhad begun to implement actions that would move marijuana from Schedule I of the\nControlled Substances Act\nto Schedule III.\n[8]\nThis recognizes the medicinal benefits of marijuana, allowing its use in clinical trials. Although it would still be illegal on a federal level, penalization for the possession and use of marijuana would be reduced.\n[5]\nStates where marijuana is legal\nMarijuana legalization continues to change across the country. Below is an up-to-date list (as of October 2025) of the legal status of marijuana, including whether it is legal for adult use, legal for medicinal purposes, or decriminalized (that is, no jail penalty and reduced fines for possession).\n[1]\n[6]\n(In this chart, CBD oil refers to oil made with small amounts of THC).\nState\nLegal for Use\nLegal for Medicinal Use\nDecriminalized\nCBD\/Low-THC Program\nAlabama\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nAlaska\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nArizona\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nArkansas\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nCalifornia\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nColorado\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nConnecticut\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nDelaware\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nDistrict of Columbia\nYes\nYes\nYes\nYes\nFlorida\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nGeorgia\nNo\nCBD Oil Only\nNo\nYes\nHawaii\nNo\nYes\nYes\nNo\nIdaho\nNo\nNo\nNo\nNo\nIllinois\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nIndiana\nNo\nCBD Oil Only\nNo\nYes\nIowa\nNo\nCBD Oil Only\nNo\nYes\nKansas\nNo\nNo\nNo\nNo\nKentucky\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nLouisiana\nNo\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMaine\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMaryland\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMassachusetts\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMichigan\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMinnesota\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMississippi\nNo\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMissouri\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nMontana\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nNebraska\nNo\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNevada\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nNew Hampshire\nNo\nYes\nYes\nNo\nNew Jersey\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nNew Mexico\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nNew York\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nNorth Carolina\nNo\nNo\nYes\nYes\nNorth Dakota\nNo\nYes\nYes\nNo\nOhio\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nOklahoma\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nOregon\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nPennsylvania\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nRhode Island\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nSouth Carolina\nNo\nNo\nNo\nYes\nSouth Dakota\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nTennessee\nNo\nCBD Oil Only\nNo\nYes\nTexas\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nUtah\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nVermont\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nVirginia\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nWashington\nYes\nYes\nYes\nNo\nWest Virginia\nNo\nYes\nNo\nNo\nWisconsin\nNo\nCBD Oil Only\nNo\nYes\nWyoming\nNo\nCBD Oil Only\nNo\nYes\nAll information has been sourced from\nThe Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)\nand is up to date as of October 31st, 2025. This article is informational and does not constitute legal advice, and no guarantees are made regarding its accuracy or completeness.","attrs_markdown":"- [![logo recovered.org](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/logo.svg) ![mobile logo recovered.org](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/logo-mobile.svg)](https:\/\/recovered.org\/)\n\n1. [Marijuana](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana)\n2. Marijuana Legalization by State 2025\n\n# Marijuana Legalization by State 2025\n![Edmund Murphy](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/doctors\/edmund-murphy.jpg)\n\n![Dr. Jenni Jacobsen](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/doctors\/dr-jenni-jacobsen.jpg)\n\nWritten by  [Edmund Murphy](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/edmund-murphy)  on 23 August 2021\n\nMedically reviewed by  [Dr. Jenni Jacobsen](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/dr-jenni-jacobsen)  on 18 February 2026\n\n- [December 2025 update](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#updated-legizlation-december-2025)\n- [Popularity](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#the-growing-popularity-of-legalized-marijuana)\n- [Legality by State](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#states-where-marijuana-is-legal)\n\nThe legal status of marijuana is changing rapidly throughout the country, which can make it confusing to know exactly what is legal and where. Our index will inform you exactly where marijuana is legal and in what context as of December, 2025.\n\n![Marijuana Legalization by State 2025](https:\/\/recovered.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/media\/17741\/American-flag-with-hemp-leaves-for-stars.jpg?v=1753107112)\n\n## Updated legizlation December 2025\nOn December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the DEA and HHS to pursue the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III substance.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-10) Although the order did not bring about an immediate change in drug policy or legislation, it is expected to lead to a reduction in cannabis’s scheduling status in the near future.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-11)\n\nAs of June 26th, 2025, 40 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical cannabis products.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) 24 states also allow non-medical use, and eight have updated their medical use policies to include \"low THC, high cannabidiol\" products, which is explained below.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9)\n\n### Low-THC update\nThe eight states listed under **CBD\/Low-THC Program**in the table below allow the use of these products for medical reasons in limited circumstances or as a legal defence. These \"Low-THC Programs\" are not designated as comprehensive medical cannabis programs. This has raised issues amongst regulatory bodies when trying to define exactly what \"comprehensive\" entails, with the NCSL currently using the following criteria.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9)\n\n1. Protection from criminal penalties for using cannabis for a medical purpose.\n2. Access to cannabis through home cultivation, dispensaries, or some other system is likely to be implemented.\n3. It allows a variety of strains or products, including those with more than \"low THC.\"\n4. It allows either smoking or vaporization of some kind of cannabis products, plant material, or extract.\n5. It is not a limited trial program.\n\n## The growing popularity of legalized marijuana\nLess than 15 years ago, [marijuana use](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana) was illegal throughout the United States. With the growing application and popularity of [medicinal marijuana](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana#what-is-medical-marijuana) as a means of treating chronic pain conditions and other medical concerns, the substance is now legal for medicinal use in 40 states. It is fully legal for use in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and is decriminalized in an additional seven states. [\\[1\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7)\n\nOver this time, there has been a steep increase in the amount of marijuana use in the United States, with [marijuana being the third highest type of substance abuse](https:\/\/recovered.org\/addiction\/what-are-the-top-10-most-common-addictions) after tobacco and alcohol. In 2021, 11% of young adults reported using marijuana daily, compared to 6% in 2011. [\\[2\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-2)\n\nMedicinal marijuana has been able to help people manage painful conditions, like arthritis and cancer, and it has also contributed to economic growth. [\\[7\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7) In 2022, there was a 33% increase in marijuana-related jobs created within one year, with over 100,000 new jobs created since 2021. [\\[3\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-3) Additionally, the worth of the legal marijuana industry was estimated at \\$33.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach over \\$76 billion by 2030. [\\[4\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-4)\n\nEarlier this year, it was reported that the [Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)](https:\/\/www.dea.gov\/) had begun to implement actions that would move marijuana from Schedule I of the [Controlled Substances Act](https:\/\/recovered.org\/addiction\/the-controlled-substances-act) to Schedule III. [\\[8\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-8) This recognizes the medicinal benefits of marijuana, allowing its use in clinical trials. Although it would still be illegal on a federal level, penalization for the possession and use of marijuana would be reduced. [\\[5\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-5)\n\n## States where marijuana is legal\nMarijuana legalization continues to change across the country. Below is an up-to-date list (as of October 2025) of the legal status of marijuana, including whether it is legal for adult use, legal for medicinal purposes, or decriminalized (that is, no jail penalty and reduced fines for possession). [\\[1\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-6)\n\n(In this chart, CBD oil refers to oil made with small amounts of THC).\n\n| State | Legal for Use | Legal for Medicinal Use | Decriminalized | CBD\/Low-THC Program |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Alabama | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Alaska | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Arizona | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Arkansas | No | Yes | No | No |\n| California | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Colorado | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Connecticut | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Delaware | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| District of Columbia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |\n| Florida | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Georgia | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Hawaii | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Idaho | No | No | No | No |\n| Illinois | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Indiana | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Iowa | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Kansas | No | No | No | No |\n| Kentucky | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Louisiana | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Maine | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Maryland | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Massachusetts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Michigan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Minnesota | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Mississippi | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Missouri | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Montana | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Nebraska | No | No | Yes | No |\n| Nevada | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New Hampshire | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New Jersey | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New Mexico | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New York | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| North Carolina | No | No | Yes | Yes |\n| North Dakota | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Ohio | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Oklahoma | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Oregon | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Pennsylvania | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Rhode Island | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| South Carolina | No | No | No | Yes |\n| South Dakota | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Tennessee | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Texas | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Utah | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Vermont | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Virginia | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Washington | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| West Virginia | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Wisconsin | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Wyoming | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n\n*All information has been sourced from [The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)](https:\/\/www.mpp.org\/about) and is up to date as of October 31st, 2025. This article is informational and does not constitute legal advice, and no guarantees are made regarding its accuracy or completeness.*\n\nWas this page helpful?\n\nYour feedback allows us to continually improve our information\n\n{ const element = document.getElementById(\\$event.detail.id); if (element) { setTimeout(() =\\> { element.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' }); }, 250); } })\"\\>\n\nResources:\n\n1. Johnston, M. (Updated 2024). *U.S. Marijuana Laws by State.* Britannica. Retrieved from <https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/US-marijuana-laws-by-state>\n2. National Institutes of Health. (2022). *Marijuana and Hallucinogen Use Among Young Adults Reached All-Time High in 2021.* NIH. Retrieved from <https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/news-releases\/marijuana-hallucinogen-use-among-young-adults-reached-all-time-high-2021>\n3. Barcott, B., & Whitney, B. (2022). *The US Cannabis Industry Now Supports 428,059 Jobs.* Leafly. Retrieved from <https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/industry\/cannabis-jobs-report>\n4. *Grand View Research. (2023). U.S. Cannabis Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Source (Hemp, Marijuana), By Derivatives (CBD, THC), By End-use (Medical Use, Recreational Use), By Cultivation (Indoor, Outdoor), And Segment Forecasts, 2024 – 2030. Retrieved from <https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/us-cannabis-market>*\n5. Miller, Z., Goodman, J., Mustian, J., & Whitehurst, L. (Updated 2024). *US Poised to Ease Restrictions on Marijuana in Historic Shift, But it’ll Remain Controlled Substance.* AP News. Retrieved from <https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8>\n6. DISA. (Updated 2024). *Marijuana Legality by State.* Retrieved from <https:\/\/disa.com\/marijuana-legality-by-state>\n7. Amin, M. R., & Ali, D. W. (2019). Pharmacology of Medical Cannabis. *Advances in experimental medicine and biology*, *1162*, 151–165. Retrieved from <https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31332738\/>\n8. Gabay M. (2013). The federal controlled substances act: schedules and pharmacy registration. *Hospital pharmacy*, *48*(6), 473–474. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3839489\/>\n9. National Conference of State Legislatures. (2024, July 12). State Medical Cannabis Laws. Www.ncsl.org. <https:\/\/www.ncsl.org\/health\/state-medical-cannabis-laws>\n10. Trump, D. J. (2025, December 18). Increasing medical marijuana and cannabidiol research (Executive Order No. 14370). The White House. <https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/12\/increasing-medical-marijuana-and-cannabidiol-research\/>\n11. Ohio State University. (2026). Federal Marijuana Rescheduling: Process and Impact. <https:\/\/moritzlaw.osu.edu\/faculty-and-research\/drug-enforcement-and-policy-center\/research-and-grants\/policy-and-data-analyses\/federal-marijuana-rescheduling>\n\n[![Edmund Murphy](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/doctors\/edmund-murphy.jpg)](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/edmund-murphy)\n\nAuthor\n\n[Edmund Murphy](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/edmund-murphy)\n\nEdmund has an extensive background in SUD research and medical writing, working collaboratively with doctors, substance use disorder specialists, and clinical experts across all content on Recovered.\n\nActivity History - Last updated: 18 February 2026, Published date: 23 August 2021\n***\n[![Dr. Jenni Jacobsen](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/doctors\/dr-jenni-jacobsen.jpg)](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/dr-jenni-jacobsen)\n\nReviewer\n\n[Dr. Jenni Jacobsen](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/dr-jenni-jacobsen)\n\nPhD\n\n[![LinkedIn](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/icons\/linkedin.png)](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jenni-jacobsen-phd-4a3b9751\/)\n\nDr. Jenni Jacobsen has a PhD in psychology, and she teaches courses on mental health and addiction at the university level and has written content on mental health and addiction for over 10 years.\n\nActivity History - Medically Reviewed on 30 June 2021 and last checked on 18 February 2026\n\nMedically reviewed by\n\n![Dr. Jenni Jacobsen](https:\/\/recovered.org\/img\/doctors\/dr-jenni-jacobsen.jpg)\n\nDr. Jenni Jacobsen\n\nPhD\n\nReviewer\n\n[Our fact checking process](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/medical-review-process)   [Our editorial process](https:\/\/recovered.org\/about-us\/editorial-process)\n\n![Recovered Branding BG](https:\/\/recovered.org\/assets\/backgrounds\/shape-1.svg)\n\nReady to talk about treatment? 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Our index will inform you exactly where marijuana is legal and in what context as of December, 2025.\n\n![Marijuana Legalization by State 2025](https:\/\/recovered.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/media\/17741\/American-flag-with-hemp-leaves-for-stars.jpg?v=1753107112)\n\n## Updated legizlation December 2025\nOn December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the DEA and HHS to pursue the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III substance.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-10) Although the order did not bring about an immediate change in drug policy or legislation, it is expected to lead to a reduction in cannabis’s scheduling status in the near future.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-11)\n\nAs of June 26th, 2025, 40 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical cannabis products.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) 24 states also allow non-medical use, and eight have updated their medical use policies to include \"low THC, high cannabidiol\" products, which is explained below.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9)\n\n### Low-THC update\nThe eight states listed under **CBD\/Low-THC Program**in the table below allow the use of these products for medical reasons in limited circumstances or as a legal defence. These \"Low-THC Programs\" are not designated as comprehensive medical cannabis programs. This has raised issues amongst regulatory bodies when trying to define exactly what \"comprehensive\" entails, with the NCSL currently using the following criteria.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9)\n\n1. Protection from criminal penalties for using cannabis for a medical purpose.\n2. Access to cannabis through home cultivation, dispensaries, or some other system is likely to be implemented.\n3. It allows a variety of strains or products, including those with more than \"low THC.\"\n4. It allows either smoking or vaporization of some kind of cannabis products, plant material, or extract.\n5. It is not a limited trial program.\n\n## The growing popularity of legalized marijuana\nLess than 15 years ago, [marijuana use](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana) was illegal throughout the United States. With the growing application and popularity of [medicinal marijuana](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana#what-is-medical-marijuana) as a means of treating chronic pain conditions and other medical concerns, the substance is now legal for medicinal use in 40 states. It is fully legal for use in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and is decriminalized in an additional seven states. [\\[1\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7)\n\nOver this time, there has been a steep increase in the amount of marijuana use in the United States, with [marijuana being the third highest type of substance abuse](https:\/\/recovered.org\/addiction\/what-are-the-top-10-most-common-addictions) after tobacco and alcohol. In 2021, 11% of young adults reported using marijuana daily, compared to 6% in 2011. [\\[2\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-2)\n\nMedicinal marijuana has been able to help people manage painful conditions, like arthritis and cancer, and it has also contributed to economic growth. [\\[7\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7) In 2022, there was a 33% increase in marijuana-related jobs created within one year, with over 100,000 new jobs created since 2021. [\\[3\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-3) Additionally, the worth of the legal marijuana industry was estimated at \\$33.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach over \\$76 billion by 2030. [\\[4\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-4)\n\nEarlier this year, it was reported that the [Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)](https:\/\/www.dea.gov\/) had begun to implement actions that would move marijuana from Schedule I of the [Controlled Substances Act](https:\/\/recovered.org\/addiction\/the-controlled-substances-act) to Schedule III. [\\[8\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-8) This recognizes the medicinal benefits of marijuana, allowing its use in clinical trials. Although it would still be illegal on a federal level, penalization for the possession and use of marijuana would be reduced. [\\[5\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-5)\n\n## States where marijuana is legal\nMarijuana legalization continues to change across the country. Below is an up-to-date list (as of October 2025) of the legal status of marijuana, including whether it is legal for adult use, legal for medicinal purposes, or decriminalized (that is, no jail penalty and reduced fines for possession). [\\[1\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/recovered.org\/marijuana\/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-6)\n\n(In this chart, CBD oil refers to oil made with small amounts of THC).\n\n| State | Legal for Use | Legal for Medicinal Use | Decriminalized | CBD\/Low-THC Program |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Alabama | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Alaska | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Arizona | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Arkansas | No | Yes | No | No |\n| California | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Colorado | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Connecticut | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Delaware | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| District of Columbia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |\n| Florida | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Georgia | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Hawaii | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Idaho | No | No | No | No |\n| Illinois | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Indiana | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Iowa | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Kansas | No | No | No | No |\n| Kentucky | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Louisiana | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Maine | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Maryland | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Massachusetts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Michigan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Minnesota | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Mississippi | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Missouri | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Montana | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Nebraska | No | No | Yes | No |\n| Nevada | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New Hampshire | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New Jersey | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New Mexico | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| New York | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| North Carolina | No | No | Yes | Yes |\n| North Dakota | No | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Ohio | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Oklahoma | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Oregon | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Pennsylvania | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Rhode Island | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| South Carolina | No | No | No | Yes |\n| South Dakota | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Tennessee | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Texas | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Utah | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Vermont | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Virginia | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Washington | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |\n| West Virginia | No | Yes | No | No |\n| Wisconsin | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n| Wyoming | No | CBD Oil Only | No | Yes |\n\n*All information has been sourced from [The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)](https:\/\/www.mpp.org\/about) and is up to date as of October 31st, 2025. 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Boilerpipe Text	December 2025 update Popularity Legality by State The legal status of marijuana is changing rapidly throughout the country, which can make it confusing to know exactly what is legal and where. Our index will inform you exactly where marijuana is legal and in what context as of December, 2025. Updated legizlation December 2025 On December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the DEA and HHS to pursue the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III substance. [10] Although the order did not bring about an immediate change in drug policy or legislation, it is expected to lead to a reduction in cannabis’s scheduling status in the near future. [11] As of June 26 th , 2025, 40 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical cannabis products. [9] 24 states also allow non-medical use, and eight have updated their medical use policies to include "low THC, high cannabidiol" products, which is explained below. [9] Low-THC update The eight states listed under CBD/Low-THC Program in the table below allow the use of these products for medical reasons in limited circumstances or as a legal defence. These "Low-THC Programs" are not designated as comprehensive medical cannabis programs. This has raised issues amongst regulatory bodies when trying to define exactly what "comprehensive" entails, with the NCSL currently using the following criteria. [9] Protection from criminal penalties for using cannabis for a medical purpose. Access to cannabis through home cultivation, dispensaries, or some other system is likely to be implemented. It allows a variety of strains or products, including those with more than "low THC." It allows either smoking or vaporization of some kind of cannabis products, plant material, or extract. It is not a limited trial program. The growing popularity of legalized marijuana Less than 15 years ago, marijuana use was illegal throughout the United States. With the growing application and popularity of medicinal marijuana as a means of treating chronic pain conditions and other medical concerns, the substance is now legal for medicinal use in 40 states. It is fully legal for use in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and is decriminalized in an additional seven states. [1] [7] Over this time, there has been a steep increase in the amount of marijuana use in the United States, with marijuana being the third highest type of substance abuse after tobacco and alcohol. In 2021, 11% of young adults reported using marijuana daily, compared to 6% in 2011. [2] Medicinal marijuana has been able to help people manage painful conditions, like arthritis and cancer, and it has also contributed to economic growth. [7] In 2022, there was a 33% increase in marijuana-related jobs created within one year, with over 100,000 new jobs created since 2021. [3] Additionally, the worth of the legal marijuana industry was estimated at $33.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach over $76 billion by 2030. [4] Earlier this year, it was reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had begun to implement actions that would move marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule III. [8] This recognizes the medicinal benefits of marijuana, allowing its use in clinical trials. Although it would still be illegal on a federal level, penalization for the possession and use of marijuana would be reduced. [5] States where marijuana is legal Marijuana legalization continues to change across the country. Below is an up-to-date list (as of October 2025) of the legal status of marijuana, including whether it is legal for adult use, legal for medicinal purposes, or decriminalized (that is, no jail penalty and reduced fines for possession). [1] [6] (In this chart, CBD oil refers to oil made with small amounts of THC). State Legal for Use Legal for Medicinal Use Decriminalized CBD/Low-THC Program Alabama No Yes No No Alaska Yes Yes Yes No Arizona Yes Yes Yes No Arkansas No Yes No No California Yes Yes Yes No Colorado Yes Yes Yes No Connecticut Yes Yes Yes No Delaware Yes Yes Yes No District of Columbia Yes Yes Yes Yes Florida No Yes No No Georgia No CBD Oil Only No Yes Hawaii No Yes Yes No Idaho No No No No Illinois Yes Yes Yes No Indiana No CBD Oil Only No Yes Iowa No CBD Oil Only No Yes Kansas No No No No Kentucky No Yes No No Louisiana No Yes Yes No Maine Yes Yes Yes No Maryland Yes Yes Yes No Massachusetts Yes Yes Yes No Michigan Yes Yes Yes No Minnesota Yes Yes Yes No Mississippi No Yes Yes No Missouri Yes Yes Yes No Montana Yes Yes Yes No Nebraska No No Yes No Nevada Yes Yes Yes No New Hampshire No Yes Yes No New Jersey Yes Yes Yes No New Mexico Yes Yes Yes No New York Yes Yes Yes No North Carolina No No Yes Yes North Dakota No Yes Yes No Ohio Yes Yes Yes No Oklahoma No Yes No No Oregon Yes Yes Yes No Pennsylvania No Yes No No Rhode Island Yes Yes Yes No South Carolina No No No Yes South Dakota No Yes No No Tennessee No CBD Oil Only No Yes Texas No Yes No No Utah No Yes No No Vermont Yes Yes Yes No Virginia Yes Yes Yes No Washington Yes Yes Yes No West Virginia No Yes No No Wisconsin No CBD Oil Only No Yes Wyoming No CBD Oil Only No Yes All information has been sourced from The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) and is up to date as of October 31st, 2025. This article is informational and does not constitute legal advice, and no guarantees are made regarding its accuracy or completeness.
Markdown	- [![logo recovered.org](https://recovered.org/img/logo.svg) ![mobile logo recovered.org](https://recovered.org/img/logo-mobile.svg)](https://recovered.org/) 1. [Marijuana](https://recovered.org/marijuana) 2. Marijuana Legalization by State 2025 # Marijuana Legalization by State 2025 ![Edmund Murphy](https://recovered.org/img/doctors/edmund-murphy.jpg) ![Dr. Jenni Jacobsen](https://recovered.org/img/doctors/dr-jenni-jacobsen.jpg) Written by [Edmund Murphy](https://recovered.org/about-us/edmund-murphy) on 23 August 2021 Medically reviewed by [Dr. Jenni Jacobsen](https://recovered.org/about-us/dr-jenni-jacobsen) on 18 February 2026 - [December 2025 update](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#updated-legizlation-december-2025) - [Popularity](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#the-growing-popularity-of-legalized-marijuana) - [Legality by State](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#states-where-marijuana-is-legal) The legal status of marijuana is changing rapidly throughout the country, which can make it confusing to know exactly what is legal and where. Our index will inform you exactly where marijuana is legal and in what context as of December, 2025. ![Marijuana Legalization by State 2025](https://recovered.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/17741/American-flag-with-hemp-leaves-for-stars.jpg?v=1753107112) ## Updated legizlation December 2025 On December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the DEA and HHS to pursue the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III substance.[\[10\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-10) Although the order did not bring about an immediate change in drug policy or legislation, it is expected to lead to a reduction in cannabis’s scheduling status in the near future.[\[11\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-11) As of June 26th, 2025, 40 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical cannabis products.[\[9\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) 24 states also allow non-medical use, and eight have updated their medical use policies to include "low THC, high cannabidiol" products, which is explained below.[\[9\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) ### Low-THC update The eight states listed under CBD/Low-THC Programin the table below allow the use of these products for medical reasons in limited circumstances or as a legal defence. These "Low-THC Programs" are not designated as comprehensive medical cannabis programs. This has raised issues amongst regulatory bodies when trying to define exactly what "comprehensive" entails, with the NCSL currently using the following criteria.[\[9\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) 1. Protection from criminal penalties for using cannabis for a medical purpose. 2. Access to cannabis through home cultivation, dispensaries, or some other system is likely to be implemented. 3. It allows a variety of strains or products, including those with more than "low THC." 4. It allows either smoking or vaporization of some kind of cannabis products, plant material, or extract. 5. It is not a limited trial program. ## The growing popularity of legalized marijuana Less than 15 years ago, [marijuana use](https://recovered.org/marijuana) was illegal throughout the United States. With the growing application and popularity of [medicinal marijuana](https://recovered.org/marijuana#what-is-medical-marijuana) as a means of treating chronic pain conditions and other medical concerns, the substance is now legal for medicinal use in 40 states. It is fully legal for use in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and is decriminalized in an additional seven states. [\[1\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\[7\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7) Over this time, there has been a steep increase in the amount of marijuana use in the United States, with [marijuana being the third highest type of substance abuse](https://recovered.org/addiction/what-are-the-top-10-most-common-addictions) after tobacco and alcohol. In 2021, 11% of young adults reported using marijuana daily, compared to 6% in 2011. [\[2\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-2) Medicinal marijuana has been able to help people manage painful conditions, like arthritis and cancer, and it has also contributed to economic growth. [\[7\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7) In 2022, there was a 33% increase in marijuana-related jobs created within one year, with over 100,000 new jobs created since 2021. [\[3\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-3) Additionally, the worth of the legal marijuana industry was estimated at \$33.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach over \$76 billion by 2030. [\[4\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-4) Earlier this year, it was reported that the [Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)](https://www.dea.gov/) had begun to implement actions that would move marijuana from Schedule I of the [Controlled Substances Act](https://recovered.org/addiction/the-controlled-substances-act) to Schedule III. [\[8\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-8) This recognizes the medicinal benefits of marijuana, allowing its use in clinical trials. Although it would still be illegal on a federal level, penalization for the possession and use of marijuana would be reduced. [\[5\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-5) ## States where marijuana is legal Marijuana legalization continues to change across the country. Below is an up-to-date list (as of October 2025) of the legal status of marijuana, including whether it is legal for adult use, legal for medicinal purposes, or decriminalized (that is, no jail penalty and reduced fines for possession). [\[1\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\[6\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-6) (In this chart, CBD oil refers to oil made with small amounts of THC). \| State \| Legal for Use \| Legal for Medicinal Use \| Decriminalized \| CBD/Low-THC Program \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Alabama \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Alaska \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Arizona \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Arkansas \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| California \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Colorado \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Connecticut \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Delaware \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| District of Columbia \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Florida \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Georgia \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Hawaii \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Idaho \| No \| No \| No \| No \| \| Illinois \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Indiana \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Iowa \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Kansas \| No \| No \| No \| No \| \| Kentucky \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Louisiana \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Maine \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Maryland \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Massachusetts \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Michigan \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Minnesota \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Mississippi \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Missouri \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Montana \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Nebraska \| No \| No \| Yes \| No \| \| Nevada \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New Hampshire \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New Jersey \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New Mexico \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New York \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| North Carolina \| No \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| \| North Dakota \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Ohio \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Oklahoma \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Oregon \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Pennsylvania \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Rhode Island \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| South Carolina \| No \| No \| No \| Yes \| \| South Dakota \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Tennessee \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Texas \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Utah \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Vermont \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Virginia \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Washington \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| West Virginia \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Wisconsin \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Wyoming \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| All information has been sourced from [The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)](https://www.mpp.org/about) and is up to date as of October 31st, 2025. This article is informational and does not constitute legal advice, and no guarantees are made regarding its accuracy or completeness. Was this page helpful? Your feedback allows us to continually improve our information { const element = document.getElementById(\$event.detail.id); if (element) { setTimeout(() =\> { element.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' }); }, 250); } })"\> Resources: 1. Johnston, M. (Updated 2024). U.S. Marijuana Laws by State. Britannica. Retrieved from <https://www.britannica.com/topic/US-marijuana-laws-by-state> 2. National Institutes of Health. (2022). Marijuana and Hallucinogen Use Among Young Adults Reached All-Time High in 2021. NIH. Retrieved from <https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/marijuana-hallucinogen-use-among-young-adults-reached-all-time-high-2021> 3. Barcott, B., & Whitney, B. (2022). The US Cannabis Industry Now Supports 428,059 Jobs. Leafly. Retrieved from <https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/cannabis-jobs-report> 4. Grand View Research. (2023). U.S. Cannabis Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Source (Hemp, Marijuana), By Derivatives (CBD, THC), By End-use (Medical Use, Recreational Use), By Cultivation (Indoor, Outdoor), And Segment Forecasts, 2024 – 2030. Retrieved from <https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-cannabis-market> 5. Miller, Z., Goodman, J., Mustian, J., & Whitehurst, L. (Updated 2024). US Poised to Ease Restrictions on Marijuana in Historic Shift, But it’ll Remain Controlled Substance. AP News. Retrieved from <https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8> 6. DISA. (Updated 2024). Marijuana Legality by State. Retrieved from <https://disa.com/marijuana-legality-by-state> 7. Amin, M. R., & Ali, D. W. (2019). Pharmacology of Medical Cannabis. Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 1162, 151–165. Retrieved from <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31332738/> 8. Gabay M. (2013). The federal controlled substances act: schedules and pharmacy registration. Hospital pharmacy, 48(6), 473–474. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3839489/> 9. National Conference of State Legislatures. (2024, July 12). State Medical Cannabis Laws. Www.ncsl.org. <https://www.ncsl.org/health/state-medical-cannabis-laws> 10. Trump, D. J. (2025, December 18). Increasing medical marijuana and cannabidiol research (Executive Order No. 14370). The White House. <https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/increasing-medical-marijuana-and-cannabidiol-research/> 11. Ohio State University. (2026). Federal Marijuana Rescheduling: Process and Impact. <https://moritzlaw.osu.edu/faculty-and-research/drug-enforcement-and-policy-center/research-and-grants/policy-and-data-analyses/federal-marijuana-rescheduling> [![Edmund Murphy](https://recovered.org/img/doctors/edmund-murphy.jpg)](https://recovered.org/about-us/edmund-murphy) Author [Edmund Murphy](https://recovered.org/about-us/edmund-murphy) Edmund has an extensive background in SUD research and medical writing, working collaboratively with doctors, substance use disorder specialists, and clinical experts across all content on Recovered. 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Readable Markdown	- [December 2025 update](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#updated-legizlation-december-2025) - [Popularity](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#the-growing-popularity-of-legalized-marijuana) - [Legality by State](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#states-where-marijuana-is-legal) The legal status of marijuana is changing rapidly throughout the country, which can make it confusing to know exactly what is legal and where. Our index will inform you exactly where marijuana is legal and in what context as of December, 2025. ![Marijuana Legalization by State 2025](https://recovered.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/17741/American-flag-with-hemp-leaves-for-stars.jpg?v=1753107112) ## Updated legizlation December 2025 On December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the DEA and HHS to pursue the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III substance.[\[10\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-10) Although the order did not bring about an immediate change in drug policy or legislation, it is expected to lead to a reduction in cannabis’s scheduling status in the near future.[\[11\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-11) As of June 26th, 2025, 40 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical cannabis products.[\[9\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) 24 states also allow non-medical use, and eight have updated their medical use policies to include "low THC, high cannabidiol" products, which is explained below.[\[9\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) ### Low-THC update The eight states listed under CBD/Low-THC Programin the table below allow the use of these products for medical reasons in limited circumstances or as a legal defence. These "Low-THC Programs" are not designated as comprehensive medical cannabis programs. This has raised issues amongst regulatory bodies when trying to define exactly what "comprehensive" entails, with the NCSL currently using the following criteria.[\[9\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-9) 1. Protection from criminal penalties for using cannabis for a medical purpose. 2. Access to cannabis through home cultivation, dispensaries, or some other system is likely to be implemented. 3. It allows a variety of strains or products, including those with more than "low THC." 4. It allows either smoking or vaporization of some kind of cannabis products, plant material, or extract. 5. It is not a limited trial program. ## The growing popularity of legalized marijuana Less than 15 years ago, [marijuana use](https://recovered.org/marijuana) was illegal throughout the United States. With the growing application and popularity of [medicinal marijuana](https://recovered.org/marijuana#what-is-medical-marijuana) as a means of treating chronic pain conditions and other medical concerns, the substance is now legal for medicinal use in 40 states. It is fully legal for use in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and is decriminalized in an additional seven states. [\[1\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\[7\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7) Over this time, there has been a steep increase in the amount of marijuana use in the United States, with [marijuana being the third highest type of substance abuse](https://recovered.org/addiction/what-are-the-top-10-most-common-addictions) after tobacco and alcohol. In 2021, 11% of young adults reported using marijuana daily, compared to 6% in 2011. [\[2\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-2) Medicinal marijuana has been able to help people manage painful conditions, like arthritis and cancer, and it has also contributed to economic growth. [\[7\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-7) In 2022, there was a 33% increase in marijuana-related jobs created within one year, with over 100,000 new jobs created since 2021. [\[3\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-3) Additionally, the worth of the legal marijuana industry was estimated at \$33.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach over \$76 billion by 2030. [\[4\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-4) Earlier this year, it was reported that the [Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)](https://www.dea.gov/) had begun to implement actions that would move marijuana from Schedule I of the [Controlled Substances Act](https://recovered.org/addiction/the-controlled-substances-act) to Schedule III. [\[8\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-8) This recognizes the medicinal benefits of marijuana, allowing its use in clinical trials. Although it would still be illegal on a federal level, penalization for the possession and use of marijuana would be reduced. [\[5\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-5) ## States where marijuana is legal Marijuana legalization continues to change across the country. Below is an up-to-date list (as of October 2025) of the legal status of marijuana, including whether it is legal for adult use, legal for medicinal purposes, or decriminalized (that is, no jail penalty and reduced fines for possession). [\[1\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-1)[\[6\]](https://recovered.org/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-by-state#resource-6) (In this chart, CBD oil refers to oil made with small amounts of THC). \| State \| Legal for Use \| Legal for Medicinal Use \| Decriminalized \| CBD/Low-THC Program \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Alabama \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Alaska \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Arizona \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Arkansas \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| California \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Colorado \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Connecticut \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Delaware \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| District of Columbia \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Florida \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Georgia \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Hawaii \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Idaho \| No \| No \| No \| No \| \| Illinois \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Indiana \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Iowa \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Kansas \| No \| No \| No \| No \| \| Kentucky \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Louisiana \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Maine \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Maryland \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Massachusetts \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Michigan \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Minnesota \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Mississippi \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Missouri \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Montana \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Nebraska \| No \| No \| Yes \| No \| \| Nevada \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New Hampshire \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New Jersey \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New Mexico \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| New York \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| North Carolina \| No \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| \| North Dakota \| No \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Ohio \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Oklahoma \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Oregon \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Pennsylvania \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Rhode Island \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| South Carolina \| No \| No \| No \| Yes \| \| South Dakota \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Tennessee \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Texas \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Utah \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Vermont \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Virginia \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Washington \| Yes \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| West Virginia \| No \| Yes \| No \| No \| \| Wisconsin \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| \| Wyoming \| No \| CBD Oil Only \| No \| Yes \| All information has been sourced from [The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)](https://www.mpp.org/about) and is up to date as of October 31st, 2025. This article is informational and does not constitute legal advice, and no guarantees are made regarding its accuracy or completeness.
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