Medical Marijuana Laws
Learn about medical marijuana cannabis laws in 2023. We list possession laws of medical cannabis, edibles, and concentrates. Also, learn the qualifications for a medical marijuana card.
38 States Currently Have A Medical Program in the USA
As of May 5, 2023, medical cannabis programs exist in 38 states, four U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. States with proposed or under-consideration programs include Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Medical cannabis is increasingly gaining acceptance across the United States, as more states and territories work to implement or consider adopting medical marijuana programs. This expansion reflects growing recognition of the potential benefits and therapeutic applications of cannabis in managing various health conditions. Keep an eye on legislative developments to stay updated on new programs and changing regulations.
| State | Medical Cannabis | Recreational Cannabis | Sales Tax | Medical Possession Laws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Legal (1996) | Legal (2016) | Medical: 6.5% Recreational: 15% |
Up to 8 ounces |
| Connecticut | Legal (2012) | Legal (2021) | Medical: 6.35% Recreational: up to 20% |
Up to 1.5 ounces |
| Illinois | Legal (2013) | Legal (2020) | Medical: 3% Recreational: 10% |
Up to 30 grams |
| Iowa | Legal (2017) | Not legal | N/A | 4.5 grams of THC every 90 days |
| Louisiana | Legal (2015) | Not legal | 7% | 2.5 ounces every 14 days |
| Maine | Legal (1999) | Legal (2016) | Medical: 5.5% Recreational: 10% |
Up to 2.5 ounces |
| Maryland | Legal (2013) | Legal (2022) | Medical: 0% Recreational: 6% |
Up to 1.5 ounces |
| Massachusetts | Legal (2012) | Legal (2016) | Medical: Exempt Recreational: 10.75% |
Up to 1 ounce |
| Michigan | Legal (2008) | Legal (2018) | Medical: 6% Recreational: 6% |
Up to 2.5 ounces |
| Minnesota | Legal (2022) | Not Legal | 8% | 1.5 ounces. |
| Missouri | Legal (2018) | Legal (2022) | Medical: 4% Recreational: 6% |
Up to 4 ounces |
| Montana | Legal (2004) | Legal (2020) | Medical: 4% Recreational: 20% | Up to 1 ounce |
| New Jersey | Legal (2010) | Legal (2020) | Medical: 6.625% Recreational: 6.625% |
Up to 1 ounce |
| New York | Legal (2014) | Legal (2021) | Medical: 8.5% Recreational: 8.5% |
Up to 3 ounces |
| Nevada | Legal (1998) | Legal (2016) | Medical: Exempt Recreational: 10% |
Up to 1 ounce |
| Ohio | Legal (2016) | Not legal | 5.75% for the state + Local tax rates between 0.75% to 2.25% | 90-day supply is calculated based on the patient’s individual needs, as determined by their physician |
| Oklahoma | Legal (2018) | Legal (2022) | Medical: 7% + 4.5% excise tax Recreational: 7% + 4.5% excise tax |
Up to 1 ounce |
| Pennsylvania | Legal (2016) | Not Legal | Exempt | Up to 30 grams |
| Texas | Legal 2015 | Not legal | Exempt | 2 ounces |
| Virginia | Legal (2020) | Legal (2024) | Medical: 3% Recreational: 21% |
Up to 1 ounce |
| West Virginia | Legal (2017) | Not legal | 5.30% | N/A |
