Marijuana Legal Status State Law Survey

Summary

This state law survey summarizes the legal status of marijuana, both for medical and recreational use, including the District of Columbia. This resource also provides information about decriminalization where it is otherwise illegal. for the states where marijuana is legal, the survey lists the state regulatory body responsible for its regulation, a high level summary of the laws, and links to the primary ballot measures, laws or regulations. Note that for some states, multiple bodies may regulate aspects of a cannabis program, and this survey provides the main relevant link.