I thought marijuana was legal in more states than it is. I thought it was something like 37 states, but I was wrong.
The best states for cannabis:
- California
- Nevada
- Colorado
- Massachusetts
- Illinois
- Oregon
THE LEAST CANNABIS-FRIENDLY STATES
The following states are the bottom of the barrel when it comes to cannabis-friendliness. They have no legal programs and have made no attempts to reduce penalties or fully decriminalize cannabis. Ideally, avoid these states if you’re affiliated with cannabis, as they are the most restrictive to cannabis culture.
The worst states for cannabis
- Idaho
- Kansas
- South Carolina
- Wyoming
STATES WITH LEGAL RECREATIONAL CANNABIS:
States in this category have legal medical and recreation programs as well as legal frameworks in place that allow for legal sales of cannabis to medical patients and adult residents.
States where recreational cannabis is legal:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
MEDICAL STATES
With some states remaining on the fence in terms of the full legalization of cannabis, there is a majority rule when it comes to allowing the legal medicinal usage of cannabis.
Providing viable treatment for many medical conditions for patients that qualify. These treatments can include pain management for conditions such as cancer, glaucoma, hepatitis, ALS, and more.
If you are a medical patient in these states,
check to see what the reciprocity laws are. Many states will honor medical cards and recommendations from other states with legal programs.
Medical States for Cannabis
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia