Where is Cannabis Legal by State?
As of [update date], cannabis legality varies greatly by state in the United States. Below is a comprehensive guide to the status of cannabis legalization in each state, including medical and recreational use.
where is cannabis legal by state
Medical Cannabis by State
- California: Medical cannabis has been legal since 1996.
- Colorado: Legalized in 2000 for medical use.
- Washington: Medical cannabis became legal in 1998.
- Marijuana Legalization by State: Recreational and Medical Use
Recreational Cannabis by State
- Washington, D.C.: Recreational use is legal.
- Colorado: Recreational use became legal in 2012.
- Washington: Recreational use started in 2012.
- Oregon: Legalized in 2015.
- Alaska: Recreational cannabis became legal in 2014.
- California: Recreational use is legal.
States with No Legalization
- Most other states do not have legal recreational or medical cannabis. These states include, but are not limited to, Alabama, Idaho, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Virginia.