Marijuana Laws by State

The landscape of marijuana laws in the United States is rapidly changing, with various states, counties, and cities enacting their own laws and implementing their own regulations. These laws address the legalization, use, possession, and distribution of marijuana, whether for medical or recreational purposes. In addition, various states have enacted laws limiting or restricting an employer’s ability inquire about marijuana use and/or convictions and to test for marijuana use. The following marijuana map provides a high-level overview of state and local cannabis laws as such related to employers, but it does not cover laws related to workplace drug testing, medical laws related to CBD only (or low-THC products) or laws that were pending or not in affect. The information provided was last updated September 1, 2023.

This marijuana laws map offers valuable insights into the intricate web of marijuana legislation, empowering you to make informed decisions regarding its impact on your workplace.

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To Test or Not To Test: Marijuana Laws Update

Navigating the ever-changing world of drug testing is made even more complicated by marijuana laws that differ by city and state. While some states have completely decriminalized the drug, marijuana is still considered a schedule 1 narcotic and is illegal at the federal level. So what does this mean for employers and their drug testing policies? This webinar can help shed some light on the various marijuana laws by state.

Marijuana Information by State

This survey does not include CBD-only laws or laws relating to low-THC products. Employers should confer with counsel.

  • This survey provides a high-level overview of state and local cannabis laws as they relate to employers.
  • Medical laws do not include CBD-only laws or laws relating to low-THC products (except Virginia).
  • Need a strong disclaimer that employers should always first confer with counsel.
  • Does not cover laws on workplace drug testing; does not cover local laws or laws that generally protect lawful activities (unless it specifically includes or has been interpreted by case law to include cannabis); does not cover laws on workers’ compensation benefits and unemployment issues.
  • It also does not cover whether the statute provides a private right of action against an employer.

State Legal Status Medicinal Recreational State Laws
ALABAMA
Mixed
Yes
No
ALASKA
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
ARIZONA
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
ARKANSAS
Mixed
Yes
No
CALIFORNIA
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
COLORADO
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
CONNECTICUT
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
DELAWARE
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
FLORIDA
Mixed
Yes
No
GEORGIA
No
N/A
N/A
HAWAII
Mixed
Yes
No
IDAHO
No
N/A
N/A
ILLINOIS
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
INDIANA
No
N/A
N/A
IOWA
No
N/A
N/A
KANSAS
No
N/A
N/A
KENTUCKY
Mixed
Yes
No
LOUISIANA
Mixed
Yes
No
MAINE
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
MARYLAND
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
MASSACHUSETTS
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
MICHIGAN
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
MINNESOTA
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
MISSISSIPPI
Mixed
Yes
No
MISSOURI
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
MONTANA
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
NEBRASKA
No
N/A
N/A
NEVADA
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Mixed
Yes
No
NEW JERSEY
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
NEW MEXICO
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
NEW YORK
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
NORTH CAROLINA
No
N/A
N/A
NORTH DAKOTA
Mixed
Yes
No
OHIO
Mixed
Yes
No
OKLAHOMA
Mixed
Yes
No
OREGON
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
PENNSYLVANIA
Mixed
Yes
No
RHODE ISLAND
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
SOUTH CAROLINA
No
N/A
N/A
SOUTH DAKOTA
Mixed
Yes
No
TENNESSEE
No
N/A
N/A
TEXAS
No
N/A
N/A
UTAH
Mixed
Yes
No
VERMONT
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
VIRGINIA
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
WASHINGTON
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Fully Legal
Yes
Yes
WEST VIRGINIA
Mixed
Yes
No
WISCONSIN
No
N/A
N/A
WYOMING
No
N/A
N/A

*Please note: Accurate prepared these materials for informational purposes only. These materials are not intended to be comprehensive, and are not a substitute for, and should not be construed as, legal advice. Accurate does not warrant any statements in these materials. Employers should direct questions involving their organization’s compliance with or interpretation or application of laws or regulations and any additional legal requirements that may apply, to their own legal counsel.