Legality of cannabis by US jurisdiction - wikipedia Legality of cannabis by US jurisdiction Main article : Cannabis in the United States Legality of cannabis in the United States Legal Legal for medical use Legal for medical use, limited THC content Prohibited for any use D Decriminalized Notes : Includes laws which have not yet gone into effect. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under federal law. Some Indian reservations have legalization policies separate from the states they are located in. Cannabis is illegal in all federal enclaves. In the United States, the use and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law for any purpose, by way of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Under the CSA, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I substance, determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use -- thereby prohibiting even medical use of the drug. At the state level, however, policies regarding the medical and recreational use of cannabis vary greatly, and in many states conflict significantly with federal law. The medical use of cannabis is legal ( with a doctor 's recommendation ) in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico. Seventeen other states have laws that limit THC content, for the purpose of allowing access to products that are rich in cannabidiol ( CBD ), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis. Although cannabis remains a Schedule I drug, the Rohrabacher -- Farr amendment prohibits federal prosecution of individuals complying with state medical cannabis laws. The recreational use of cannabis is legal in 9 states ( Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington ) plus the District of Columbia, and decriminalized in another 13 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. Commercial distribution of cannabis is allowed in all jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized, except Vermont and the District of Columbia. Prior to January 2018, the Cole Memorandum provided some protection against the enforcement of federal law in states that have legalized, but it was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. There are currently three cannabinoid drugs ( Marinol, Syndros, and Cesamet ) that can be prescribed in accordance with federal law. The drug cannabidiol can not legally be prescribed ( as with whole - plant cannabis ), due to the fact that the Drug Enforcement Administration considers it a Schedule I drug. Despite this classification, a number of online retailers sell CBD products to all 50 states, claiming such products are derived from industrial hemp plants and therefore legal. The federal government has so far not taken action against these retailers. Contents 1 By state 2 Federal district 3 By inhabited territory 4 By Native - American reservation 5 See also 6 References 7 External links By state State Recreational Medical Transportation Cultivation Notes Alabama 5 felony ( 1st - offense possession is a misdemeanor ) non-psychoactive CBD oil not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Alabama First - time may be punished as a misdemeanor, but further possession, or intent to sell, can result in felony charges. Alaska legal legal up to 1 oz. ( 28 grams ) 12 plants in a household with two adults 21 +, or no limit with commercial license Main article : Cannabis in Alaska Legalized by Measure 2 on November 4, 2014. Arizona Illegal legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Arizona November 2010 : medical marijuana legalized when Proposition 203 passed with 50.13 % of the vote. Arkansas Illegal legal medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Arkansas Possession under three ounces a misdemeanor ; Cities of Fayetteville and Eureka Springs labeled cannabis their lowest law enforcement priority. November 8, 2016 : medical marijuana legalized when Issue 6 passed by 53 %. California legal legal up to 1oz. ( 28 grams ) six plants, or commercially licensed Main article : Cannabis in California July 1975 : Senate Bill 95 reduced the penalty for possession of one ounce ( 28.5 grams ) or less of cannabis to a citable misdemeanor. November 1996 : first state to legalize medical marijuana when Proposition 215 passed by 56 %. November 2016 : Proposition 64 passed by 57 % to 43 %, legalizing sale and distribution, effective January 1, 2018. Colorado legal legal up to 1 oz. ( 28 grams ) six plants, or commercially licensed Main article : Cannabis in Colorado Colorado Amendment 64 legalized the sale and possession of marijuana for non-medical use on November 6, 2012, including cultivation of up to six plants with up to three mature. Second state to legalize recreational marijuana ( Dec 10, 2012, by 4 days ). Connecticut decriminalized legal felony ( legal for medical use ) felony Main article : Cannabis in Connecticut Possession less than a half - ounce by those 21 or over, results in graduated fines, and confiscation. Under 21 face more sanctions, with temporary loss of drivers license. Delaware decriminalized ( civil infraction ) legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Delaware February 10, 2012 : Governor Markell suspended medical marijuana after a Justice Department letter threatened federal prosecution. On August 31, 2016, Gov. Markell signed House Bill 400, expanding medical cannabis programs for those with a terminal illness. Florida illegal legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Florida November 8, 2016 : medical marijuana legalized as of July 1, 2017 when voters passed Amendment 2 by 71 %. Georgia 5 illegal CBD oil less than 5 % THC medical use only illegal Main article : Cannabis in Georgia ( U.S. state ) Possession, sale, or cultivation results in suspension of driver 's license. First - time offense eligible for discharge with payment of fine and community service. April 16, 2015 : CBD oil legalized for medical use. Hawaii illegal legal against program rules. medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Hawaii June 15, 2000 : Governor Benjamin Cayetano signed bill legalizing medical marijuana. First state legislature to do so. July 14, 2015 : Governor David Ige signed bill allowing medical cannabis dispensaries. July 14, 2016 : Governor Ige signed law expanding medical cannabis programs. Idaho 7 misdemeanor ( 85 grams / 3 oz. or less ) illegal not clearly stated felony Main article : Cannabis in Idaho Possession of 3 ounces or less a misdemeanor up to 1 year prison or fine up to $1,000 or both. More than 3 ounces but less than 1 pound a felony up to 5 years prison or fine up to $10,000 or both. Illinois decriminalized ( civil infraction ) legal legal for medical use misdemeanor ( legal for medical use ) Main article : Cannabis in Illinois Cannabis Control Act of 1978 allowed for medical marijuana but was never implemented. August 1, 2013 : Gov. Pat Quinn signed bill legalizing medical marijuana effective January 1, 2014. March 22, 2017 : lawmakers proposed legalizing recreational marijuana allowing possession up to 28 g and five plants. Indiana 5 misdemeanor up to 6 months, $1000 fine CBD oil for patients with epilepsy not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Indiana 1913 : prohibited Iowa 5 illegal cannabis oil less than 3 % THC not clearly stated felony Main article : Cannabis in Iowa 2014 CBD oil legalized Kansas 7 misdemeanor illegal not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Kansas 1927 : prohibited Kentucky 5 misdemeanor ( less than 8 oz ( 230 g ) ) CBD oil not clearly stated misdemeanor ( less than 5 plants ) Main article : Cannabis in Kentucky 2014 CBD legalized Louisiana 5 illegal legal medical use only illegal Main article : Cannabis in Louisiana 1924 : prohibited 2015 : medical cannabis legalized Maine legal legal legal to carry up to 2.5 oz. ( 71 grams ) up to six plants, or commercially licensed Main article : Cannabis in Maine 1913 : prohibited 1976 : decriminalized 1999 : medical cannabis 2009 : further decriminalization 2016 : legalized recreational Maryland decriminalized ( 10g or less ) legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Maryland April 14, 2014 : SB 364 decriminalized possession of 10 grams or less punishable by $100 fine for first offense, $250 fine for second offense, and $500 fine plus possible drug treatment for third offense. HB 881 legalized medical cannabis. Both laws effective October 1, 2014. Massachusetts legal legal up to 1 oz. ( 28 grams ) 1 oz of marijuana outside the home, 10 oz inside the home, up to six plants. Main article : Cannabis in Massachusetts 2008 : decriminalized cannabis by 63 % vote on Question 2. One oz or less punishable by $100 fine. 2012 : medical marijuana legalized when Question 3 passed by 60 %. 2016 : legalized recreational marijuana when Question 4 passed by 54 %. Michigan illegal legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Michigan 2008 : legalized medical cannabis Minnesota decriminalized legal medical use only illegal Main article : Cannabis in Minnesota 1976 : decriminalization 2014 : medical cannabis legalized Mississippi decriminalized ( first offense ; 30 grams or less ) CBD oil not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Mississippi 1978 : decriminalized 2014 : CBD legalized Missouri decriminalized CBD oil not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Missouri 2014 : decriminalized 2014 : CBD legalized Montana illegal legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Montana Possession 60 grams or less up to 6 months in prison and fine of $100 -- $500. Second offense up to 3 years in prison or fine up to $1,000 or both. More than 60 grams a felony up to 5 years in prison or fine up to $50,000 or both. Intent to distribute a felony up to 20 years in prison or fine up to $50,000 or both. Nebraska 6 6 decriminalized ( first offense only ) illegal not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Nebraska Possession up to one ounce fined up to $300 for first offense, with potential mandatory drug education. Second offense fine up to $500 and up to five days ' jail, third offense up to $500 fine and maximum one week jail. Nevada legal legal medical and recreational use ( adults over 21 ) 6 plants per household Main article : Cannabis in Nevada November 7, 2000 : medical marijuana legalized with 65 % vote on Question 9. November 8, 2016 : recreational marijuana legalized when Question 2 passed by 54 %. Home cultivation allowed if 25 miles away from store. New Hampshire Decriminalized ( up to three - quarters of an ounce ) legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in New Hampshire July 23, 2013 : medical marijuana legalized when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573. July 11, 2015 : Governor Hassan expanded medical marijuana law. July 18, 2017 : Governor Chris Sununu signed bill decriminalizing up to three - quarters of an ounce. New Jersey illegal legal medical use only illegal Main article : Cannabis in New Jersey January 18, 2010 : medical marijuana law signed by Governor Jon Corzine. Maximum 1 year in prison and 1,000 dollar fine for possession of up to 50 grams. September 19, 2016 : Governor Chris Christie signed Assembly Bill 457 adding PTSD as qualifying condition for medical marijuana, effective immediately. New Mexico illegal ; decriminalized in Albuquerque. legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in New Mexico April 2007 : medical marijuana legalized when Governor Bill Richardson signed Senate Bill 523. New York decriminalized ( unless open to public view ) legal not clearly stated misdemeanor Main article : Cannabis in New York July 14, 2014 : medical marijuana legalized when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing edibles, oils, pills, and vaporization, but not smoking. North Carolina decriminalized (. 5 oz or less ) CBD oil illegal illegal Main article : Cannabis in North Carolina 1977 : decriminalized 2015 : CBD legalized North Dakota illegal legal medical use only Main article : Cannabis in North Dakota November 8, 2016 : legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Measure 5 by 64 %. Ohio decriminalized ( civil infraction ) legal not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Ohio June 8, 2016 : Governor John Kasich signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana. Oklahoma 5 illegal CBD oil not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Oklahoma 1933 : criminalized 2015 : Governor Mary Fallin signed law allowing CBD oil for children with epilepsy. Oregon legal legal up to 1 oz., more for licensed cultivators ( adults 21 + ) 4 plants per household Main article : Cannabis in Oregon Voter approved Measure 91 November 4, 2014 provides for possession and sale of set amounts of cannabis. Cannabis sentencing reform signed July 1, 2015 by Governor Kate Brown. More medical cannabis reforms signed July 28, 2015 by Governor Brown effective October 1, 2015. Governor Brown signed 25 % cannabis sales tax. Pennsylvania illegal legal illegal illegal Main article : Cannabis in Pennsylvania Medical use law signed by Governor Wolf April 17, 2016. Possession of 30g or less up to 30 days in jail and fine up to $500. More than 30g a misdemeanor up to a year in jail and $5000 fine. Rhode Island decriminalized ( civil violation ) legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Rhode Island Possession of an ounce $150 fine, three violations within 18 months a misdemeanor with larger fines or prison or both. South Carolina 5 misdemeanor cannabis oil less than 0.9 % THC CBD oil illegal Main article : Cannabis in South Carolina 2014 : Governor Nikki Haley signed Senate Bill 1035, `` Julian 's Law '', allowing children with severe epilepsy to be treated with CBD oil if recommended by a physician. South Dakota 7 misdemeanor illegal not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in South Dakota Personal use of 2 oz or less a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by maximum 1 year in prison and maximum fine $2,000. Tennessee 5 misdemeanor ( less than 1 / 2 ounce ; first or second offense only ). cannabis oil less than 0.9 % THC CBD oil misdemeanor : 9 plants or less ; felony : 10 + plants Main article : Cannabis in Tennessee First - time possession one year supervised probation instead of one year in prison ; * Possession of 1 / 2 ounce or more for resale a felony. CBD oil possession allowed as of May 4, 2015, if suffering seizures or epilepsy with recommendation of doctor. Texas 5 Illegal. `` Cite and Release '' in Houston, Dallas, and Austin residents of Travis County CBD oil not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Texas Dec. 2014 : `` possession of up to two ounces of marijuana can result in a jail sentence of up to six months and fine of up to $2,000. '' June 1, 2015 : governor Greg Abbott signed a bill legalizing CBD oil for medical use. Utah 5 misdemeanor terminally ill patients only. CBD oil for patients with epilepsy. not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Utah HB 105 signed in 2014 allows use of low - THC cannabis oil for patients with epilepsy. HB 195 signed in March 2018 allows cannabis for certain terminally ill patients. Possession up to an ounce 6 - months prison and maximum fine $1,000. Over 10 ounces $10,000 fine. Selling any amount a felony with 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine. Vermont legal ( up to one ounce, no commercial sales ) legal ( medical sales allowed ) legal two mature plants, four immature Main article : Cannabis in Vermont May 19, 2004 : medical marijuana legalized when Senate Bill 76 passed, expanded in June 2007 by SB 7. June 6, 2013 : Governor Peter Shumlin signed HB200 decriminalizing one ounce. January 2018 : HB511 passed, legalizing one ounce and two plants, taking effect on July 1, 2018. First state legislature to legalize recreational marijuana. Virginia 5 misdemeanor cannabis oil less than 5 % THC not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Virginia First offense - Unclassified Misdemeanor up to 30 days jail and $500 fine or both, and loss of driving privilege. 2nd offense Class 1 misdemeanor up to 12 months prison and $2,500 fine or both, plus loss of driving privileges. First offense qualifies for deferred disposition & dismissal with drug assessment, classes, community service, and loss of driving privileges for six months, but does not qualify for expungement, remaining on record permanently. Washington legal legal legal legal with restrictions and licensing Main article : Cannabis in Washington ( state ) Legalized by Washington Initiative 502 in 2012, the law permits anyone over 21 to carry one ounce, and it requires licensed sellers, distributors and growers. Home growing is not allowed except for medical use. First state to legalize recreational marijuana ( Dec 6, 2012, by 4 days ). West Virginia misdemeanor legal not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in West Virginia `` Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis ; providing for protections for the medical use of cannabis... '' Wisconsin 5 misdemeanor on first offense, felony on subsequent offenses CBD oil qualified patients may have 12 plants and three oz of leaves or flowers. felony Main article : Cannabis in Wisconsin First possession a misdemeanor fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months, or both. Second offense a Class I felony fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to 3.5 years, or both. Wyoming 5 misdemeanor CBD oil not clearly stated illegal Main article : Cannabis in Wyoming Being under the influence of marijuana is a misdemeanor up to 90 days in prison and fine up to $100. Possession three ounces or less a misdemeanor up to 1 year in prison and fine up to $1000. State Recreational Medical Transportation Cultivation Notes Federal District District Recreational Medical Transportation Cultivation Notes District of Columbia legal ( no commercial sales ) legal ( commercial sales ) legal to carry up to 2 oz. ( 57 grams ) legal to grow up to six plants ( only three mature at a time ) for recreational purposes ; no provision for commercial recreational cultivation Main article : Cannabis in the District of Columbia 1998 : Initiative 59 was voted in to allow medical marijuana, but its effecting was blocked by Congress until 2009. 2014 : D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray signed a bill that decriminalized possession of up to an ounce ( 28 grams ) of marijuana in the U.S. capital for persons 18 years of age or older. The law made possession a civil violation with a penalty of $25, lower than most city parking tickets. 2014, D.C. voted by ballot Initiative 71 to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation for personal recreational use ( commercial production and sale not permitted ) ; the law went into effect February 26, 2015 following 30 days of Congressional review. By inhabited territory State Recreational Medical Transportation Cultivation Notes American Samoa 7 illegal illegal illegal illegal Main article : Cannabis in American Samoa In 1999, the Territory established a 5 - year mandatory minimum sentence for possession of any amount of any illegal drug, to explicitly include marijuana, even when medically prescribed in another jurisdiction. Guam illegal legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Guam Residents passed a ballot measure on November 4, 2014 that allows cannabis for medical use only. Northern Mariana Islands 7 illegal illegal illegal illegal Main article : Cannabis in Northern Mariana Islands In 2010, the CNMI House of Representatives approved a legalization bill to regulate and tax marijuana, but the measure ultimately failed. Puerto Rico illegal legal medical use only medical use only Main article : Cannabis in Puerto Rico On May 4, 2015, the governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order legalizing medicinal marijuana in the U.S territory. U.S. Virgin Islands 6 6 decriminalized illegal illegal illegal Main article : Cannabis in United States Virgin Islands By native - american reservation Main article : Cannabis on American Indian reservations Reservation Possession Sale Transportation Cultivation Notes Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe ( South Dakota ) legal Legal sales since January 1, 2016 One single licensed grow site for the nation In summer 2015, the tribal authorities voted 5 -- 1 to legalize recreational cannabis, making them the first reservation to do so following the 2013 Cole Memorandum. Suquamish Tribe ( Washington state ) legal Legal sales since December 2015 In September 2015, the tribe signed the nation 's first tribe - state cannabis pact, under which the tribe would operate a cannabis retail store with regulations paralleling those of Washington state. 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Question: what places in the us is weed legal
Answer: Alaska