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Marijuana Possession Laws by State<\/h1>\n
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\n By Jeff Burtka, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Bridget Molitor, JD<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Marijuana laws are varied and complex in the United States. Most states have legalized medical marijuana, and marijuana decriminalization and legalization are becoming more common every year. Penalties can range from a small fine to several years in prison.<\/p>\r\n

If you use marijuana for recreational or medical purposes, it is important to know what the laws are in your state. Here is an overview of state-specific laws for possession of marijuana for recreational and medical use, including penalties for violating state law. If you are using mobile, please scroll to the right for more information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
State<\/th>\r\nStatutes (Laws)<\/th>\r\nIs Medical Marijuana Possession Legal?<\/th>\r\nIs Recreational Marijuana Possession Legal?<\/th>\r\nPenalties for Possession<\/th>\r\nMisdemeanor Possession<\/th>\r\nFelony Possession<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>
Alabama<\/th>\r\nYes – legalized on May 17, 2021, but won’t be available for at least a year. Legal only to treat specific medical conditions.<\/td>\r\n
No<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • Any amount for personal use: Up to 1 year in jail, $6,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount for personal use (second or subsequent offense): 1-5 years in jail, up to $7,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount for non-personal use: 1-10 years in jail, up to $15,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount for personal use<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • Any amount for non-personal use<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount for personal use after a previous conviction for unlawful possession of marihuana<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Alaska<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz and 6 marijuana plants, of which only 3 may be mature<\/td>\r\nYes – less than 1 oz, must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\n
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  • More than 1 oz: Up to 1 year in jail, up to $25,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
1-4 oz<\/td>\r\n4 oz or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Arizona<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 2.5 oz of usable marijuana in a 14-day period<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz, must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1-2.5 oz: $300 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2.5 oz – 2 lb: 6 months to 1.5 years and $150,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2-4 lb: 9 months to 2 years and a $150,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 4 lb or more: 1.5 to 3 years and a $150,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
No misdemeanor for adults over 21; Individuals under 21 can fact a misdemeanor for a third offense.<\/td>\r\n2.5 oz or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Arkansas<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 2.5 oz in a 14-day period<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Less than 4 oz: Up to 1 year, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 4 oz-10 lb: Up to 6 years, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 10-25 lb: 3 to 10 years, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 25-100 lb: 5 to 20 years, up to $15,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 100-500 lb: 6 to 30 years, up to $15,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Less than 4 oz<\/td>\r\n
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  • 4 oz or more<\/li>\r\n
  • 1-4 oz if 4 or more previous possession of marijuana convictions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
California<\/th>\r\nYes – no limit but must be consistent with the patient’s needs<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 28.5g and up to 6 plants, must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\nMore than 28.5g: Up to 6 months, up to $500 fine<\/td>\r\nMore than 28.5g<\/td>\r\nNo felony marijuana possession in California<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Colorado<\/th>\r\nYes – 2 oz of usable marijuana, up to 6 plants, of which only 3 may be mature<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz, up to 6 plants, of which only 3 may be mature. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1-2 oz: Drug Petty Offense punishable by up to $100 in fines<\/li>\r\n
  • Open\/Public Display or Use of 2 oz or Less: Drug Petty Offense punishable by up to $100 in fines and up to 24 hours of community service<\/li>\r\n
  • 2-6 oz: Level 2 Drug Misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to $750 in fines<\/li>\r\n
  • 6-12 oz: Level 1 Drug Misdemeanor punishable by up to 18 months in jail and up to $5,000 in fines<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 2 oz<\/td>\r\nNo felony marijuana possession in Colorado<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Connecticut<\/th>\r\n Yes – one-month supply<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1.5 oz or up to 5 oz stored at home in a locked container or the locked glove box of your vehicle. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • Less than 1\/2 oz (first offense): $150 civil penalty<\/li>\r\n
  • Less than 1\/2 oz (subsequent offense): $500 civil penalty<\/li>\r\n
  • 1\/2 oz or more: Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment and up to a $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
1\/2 oz or more<\/td>\r\nNo felony marijuana possession in Connecticut<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Delaware<\/th>\r\nYes – 6 oz of usable marijuana<\/td>\r\nNo – bill HB 150 is being considered in January 2022<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 oz or less: $100 civil penalty<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz – 175g: Up to 3 months, up to $575 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 175\u20131,500g: Up to 2 years imprisonment and a monetary fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1,500-5,000g: Up to 5 years imprisonment and a monetary fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 5,000g or more: 2 to 25 years imprisonment and a monetary fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
1 oz – 175g<\/td>\r\n175g or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
District of Columbia<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 4 oz during a 30-day period<\/td>\r\nYes – 2 oz or less, up to 6 plants, of which only 3 may be mature. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • More than 2 oz: Up to 5 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Smoking or consuming in public: Up to 60 days imprisonment, up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 2 oz<\/td>\r\n No felony marijuana possession in D.C.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Florida<\/th>\r\nYes – 70-day supply<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 20g or less: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 20g – 25 lb: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 25 lb: Up to 30 years imprisonment, up to $200,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount up to 20g<\/td>\r\nAny amount above 20g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Georgia<\/th>\r\nNo, but a patient may possess up to 20 fluid oz of low THC oil if they are registered in the low THC oil patient registry<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 oz or less: Up to year imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz – 10 lb: 1 to 10 years imprisonment<\/li>\r\n
  • Possession of more than 10 lb is considered trafficking and is punishable by 5 to 30 years imprisonment and up to a $1 million fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
1 oz or less<\/td>\r\nMore than 1 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Hawaii<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 4 oz usable marijuana, up to 10 plants<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 3g or less: $130 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 3g – 1 oz: Up to 30 days imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz to 1 lb: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 lb or more: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
3g or more<\/td>\r\n1 lb or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Idaho<\/th>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 3 oz or less: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 3 oz to 1 lb: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Possession of 1 lb or more or more than 25 marijuana plants is considered trafficking and is punishable by 1 to 15 years imprisonment and up to $50,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
3 oz or less<\/td>\r\nMore than 3 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Illinois<\/th>\r\nYes – 2.5 oz per 14-day period<\/td>\r\nYes – Illinois residents who are 21 or older may possess up to 30 g of cannabis flower, 5 g of cannabis concentrate, and 500 mg of THC in a cannabis-infused product. Non-residents may possess half those amounts.<\/td>\r\n
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  • 15 – 30g (non-residents): Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 30 – 100g: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 30 – 100g (subsequent offense): 1 to 3 years imprisonment, up to $25,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 100 – 500g: 1 to 3 years imprisonment, up to $25,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 500 – 2000g: 2 to 5 years imprisonment, up to $25,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2,000 – 5,000g: 3 to 7 years imprisonment, up to $25,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 5,000g: 4 to 15 years imprisonment, up to $25,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • Residents: 30g or more<\/li>\r\n
  • Non-residents: 15g or more<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 100g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Indiana<\/th>\r\nInd. Code section 35-48-4-11: Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo – CBD oil only <\/td>\r\n
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  • Any amount (first offense): Up to 180 days imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Less than 30g with a prior drug offense conviction: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 30g or more with a prior drug offense conviction: 6 months to 2.5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount<\/td>\r\n30g or more with a prior drug offense conviction<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Iowa<\/th>\r\nNo, but medical CBD products are allowed for registered patients<\/td>\r\nNo – CBD oil only <\/td>\r\n
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  • Any amount, first offense: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount, second offense: Up to 1 year imprisonment, $430 to $2,560 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount, third or subsequent offense: Up to 2 years imprisonment, $855 to $8,540 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount<\/td>\r\nNo felony marijuana possession in Iowa<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Kansas<\/th>\r\nNo, but CBD oil is allowed in some circumstances<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Any amount: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount, second offense: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount, third or subsequent offense: Up to 3.5 years imprisonment, up to $100,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 450g or more: Up to 3.5 years imprisonment, up to $100,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount up to 450g, first or second offense<\/td>\r\nAny amount third or subsequent offense, or 450g or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Kentucky<\/th>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 8 oz: Up to 45 days imprisonment, up to $250 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 8 oz to 5 lb: 1 to 5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 5 lb or more: 5 to 10 years, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount up to 8 oz<\/td>\r\n8 oz or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Louisiana<\/th>\r\nYes – 30-day supply<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 14g or less: Up to 15 days in jail, up to $300 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 14g – 2.5 lb: Up to 6 months in jail, up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Less than 2.5 lb and second conviction: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Less than 2.5 lb and third conviction: Up to 2 years imprisonment, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Less than 2.5 lb and fourth or subsequent conviction: Up to 8 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2.5 lb or more: 1 to 20 years imprisonment, up to $50,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount up to 2.5A lb<\/td>\r\n2.5 lb or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Maine<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 8 lb of harvested marijuana<\/td>\r\nYes – Up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and 5 grams concentrate, up to 3 mature marijuana plants, up to 12 immature plants, and all seedlings produced by the plants. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • 2.5 – 8 oz: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 8 – 16 oz: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 to 20 lb: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 20 lb: Up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $20,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
2.5 oz to 16 oz<\/td>\r\n1 lb or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Maryland<\/th>\r\nYes – 30-day supply<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Less than 10g: Civil fine of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense, $500 for a third or subsequent offense<\/li>\r\n
  • 10g – 50 lb: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 50 lb or more: 5 years minimum imprisonment, up to $100,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
10g to 50 lb<\/td>\r\n50 lb or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Massachusetts<\/th>\r\nYes – No more than 10 oz every two months<\/td>\r\nYes – Up to 1 oz, up to 10 oz in a primary residence, and any marijuana produced by marijuana plants cultivated at primary residence. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • More than 1 oz: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 1 oz (subsequent offenses): Up to 2 years imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 1 oz<\/td>\r\nNo felony possession of marijuana in Massachusetts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Michigan<\/th>\r\nYes – Up to 2.5 oz of usable marijuana, up to 12 marijuana plants kept in an enclosed and locked facility<\/td>\r\nYes – Up to 2.5 oz, up to 10 oz in residence, and any marijuana produced by marijuana plants cultivated at residence. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • 2.5 – 5 oz: $500 civil fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 5 oz: $500 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 5 oz<\/td>\r\nNo felony possession in Michigan<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Minnesota<\/th>\r\nYes – 30-day supply<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 42.5g or less: $300 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 1.4g in motor vehicle: Up to 90 days imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 42.5g – 10kg: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 10 – 25kg: Up to 20 years imprisonment, up to $250,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 25 – 50kg or 100 – 500 plants: Up to 25 years imprisonment, up to $500,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 50kg or more, or 500 plants or more: Up to 30 years imprisonment, up to $1,000,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
42.5g or less<\/td>\r\nMore than 42.5g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Mississippi<\/th>\r\nMiss. Code Ann. section 41-29-139: Prohibited acts and penalties; indictments for trafficking<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 30g or less (first offense): $100 to $250 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 30g or less (second offense): Up to 60 days jail, up to $250 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 30g or less (third or subsequent offense): Up to 6 months jail, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 – 30g possessed by an operator of a motor vehicle: Up to 90 days jail, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 30 – 250g: Up to 3 years imprisonment, up to $3,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 250 – 500g: 2 to 8 years imprisonment, up to $50,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 500g – 1kg: 4 to 16 years imprisonment, up to $250,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 – 5kg: 6 to 24 years imprisonment, up to $500,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 5kg or more: 10 to 30 years imprisonment, up to $1,000,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • 30g or less in a motor vehicle<\/li>\r\n
  • 30g or less, second or subsequent offense<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 30g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Missouri<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 4 oz per 30 days, up to 6 flowering plants<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 10g or less, first offense: Up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 10g or less, second offense: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 10 – 35g: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 35g: Up to 7 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount<\/td>\r\nMore than 35g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Montana<\/th>\r\nYes – may possess up to 1 oz of usable marijuana<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz, up to 4 mature plants, must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 – 2 oz (first offense): Up to $200 civil fine or 4 hours community service<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 – 2 oz (second offense): Up to $300 civil fine or 6 hours community service<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 – 2 oz (third or subsequent offense): Up to $500 civil fine or 8 hours community service<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 2 oz: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
No misdemeanor possession in Montana<\/td>\r\nMore than 2 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Nebraska<\/th>\r\nNeb. Rev. Stat. section 28-416: Prohibited acts; violations; penalties<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 oz or less (first offense): $300 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz or less (second offense): $400 fine, up to 5 days imprisonment<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz or less (third or subsequent offense): $500 fine, up to 7 days imprisonment<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz – 1 lb: Up to 3 months imprisonment, up to $500 fine.<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 1 pound: Up to 2 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
1 oz or less, second offense<\/td>\r\nMore than 1 lb<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Nevada<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 2.5 oz, up to 12 plants<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz, up to 6 cannabis plants. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 oz – 42g: 1 to 10 years imprisonment, up to $50,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 42 – 100g: 2 to 15 years imprisonment, up to $50,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Consuming cannabis in public or a vehicle: Up to $600 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Consuming cannabis in public or a vehicle<\/td>\r\nMore than 1 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
New Hampshire<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 2 oz<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 3\/4 oz: $100 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Up to 3\/4 oz (third offense): $300 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Up to 3\/4 oz (fourth or subsequent offense): $1,200 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 3\/4 oz: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $350 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 3\/4 oz, fourth or subsequent offense<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 3\/4 oz<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
No felony possession of marijuana in New Hampshire<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
New Jersey<\/th>\r\nYes – 3 oz per month<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 6 oz, must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\nMore than 6 oz: Up to 18 months, up to $25,000 fine<\/td>\r\nNew Jersey classifies all offenses as crimes and does not use the terms felony and misdemeanor. Possession of marijuana is a Crime in the Fourth Degree, similar to a misdemeanor.<\/td>\r\nNew Jersey classifies all offenses as crimes and does not use the terms felony and misdemeanor.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
New Mexico<\/th>\r\nYes – 8 oz per 90-day period<\/td>\r\n
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  • Yes – up to 2 oz and up to 6 mature marijuana plants and 6 immature plants (but no household may contain more than 12 mature plants). Must be 21 or older.<\/li>\r\n
  • A person under 21 who possesses marijuana is subject to a civil violation and shall be subject to a 4-hour drug education program or 4 hours of community service<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • 2 – 8 oz: Up to 1 year imprisonment, $100 to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Up to 0.5 oz: $50 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 0.5 – 1 oz (first offense): Up to 15 days imprisonment, $50 to $100 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 0.5 – 1 oz (second or subsequent offense): Up to 1 year imprisonment, $100 to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 – 8 oz: Up to 1 year imprisonment, $100 to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 8 oz: Up to 1.5 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount between 0.5 oz and 8 oz<\/td>\r\n8 oz or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
New York<\/th>\r\nYes – 60-day supply<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 3 oz, up to 24g concentrated cannabis. Must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\n
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  • 3 -16 oz marijuana or 24 g – 5 oz concentrated cannabis: Up to $125 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 16 oz – 5 lb marijuana or 5 oz – 2 lb concentrated cannabis: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 5 – 10 lb marijuana or 2 – 4 lb concentrated cannabis: Up to 4 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 10 lb marijuana, more than 4 lb concentrated cannabis: Up to 7 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 16 oz marijuana or more than 5 oz concentrated cannabis<\/td>\r\nMore than 5 lb marijuana or more than 2 lb concentrated cannabis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
North Carolina<\/th>\r\nN.C. Gen. Stat. section 90-95: Violations; penalties<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 0.5 oz: Up to $200 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 0.5 – 1.5 oz: Up to $45 days imprisonment and a discretionary fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1.5 oz – 10 lb: 3 to 8 months imprisonment and a discretionary fine imprisonment<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 10 lb is considered trafficking: 25 months to 18.5 years, up to $200,000 fine, depending on the total weight of marijuana<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount up to 1.5 oz<\/td>\r\nMore than 1.5 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
North Dakota<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 3 oz<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 0.5 oz: Up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 0.5 oz – 500g: Up to 30 days imprisonment, up to $1,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 500g: Up 360 days imprisonment, up to $3,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 0.5 oz<\/td>\r\nNo felony possession of marijuana in North Dakota<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Ohio<\/th>\r\nYes – no more than 8 oz per 90 days<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 100g: up to $150 fine.<\/li>\r\n
  • 100 – 200g: up to 30 days imprisonment, up to $250 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 200 – 1,000g: up to 1 year in jail, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1,000 – 20,000g: 1 to 3 years imprisonment, $5,000 to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 20,000 – 40,000g: 5 to 8 years of imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 40,000g: at least 8 years imprisonment, up to $20,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount up to 200g<\/td>\r\nMore than 200g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Oklahoma<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 3 oz on a person, up to 8 oz in residence, up to 1 oz concentrated marijuana, up to 72 oz edible marijuana, up to 6 mature plants, up to six seedling plants<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nAny amount of marijuana: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/td>\r\nAny amount of marijuana<\/td>\r\nNo felony possession of marijuana in Oklahoma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Oregon<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 24 oz usable marijuana, up to 6 mature plants<\/td>\r\n
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  • Yes – up to 1 oz on person, up to 8 oz in residence, must be 21 years old<\/li>\r\n
  • Using marijuana in public is a violation subject to a maximum fine of $1,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 – 2 oz on person or 8 oz – 1 lb in residence: Up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2 – 4 oz on person or 1 – 2 lb in residence: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 4 oz – 8 lb on person or 2 – 8 lb in residence: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $6,250 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 8 lb: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $125,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
2 oz – 8 lb on person or 1 – 8 lb in residence<\/td>\r\nMore than 8 lb<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Pennsylvania<\/th>\r\nYes – 30-day supply<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 30g: Up to 30 days in jail, up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 30g (first offense): Up to 12 months imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 30g (second or subsequent offense): Up to 3 years imprisonment, up to $25,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount<\/td>\r\nNo felony possession of marijuana in Pennsylvania<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Rhode Island<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 2.5 oz, up to 12 mature plants, up to 12 immature plants<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 1 oz: $150 civil fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz to 1 kg: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
1 oz or more<\/td>\r\nNo felony possession of marijuana in Rhode Island, unless there is an intent to distribute<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
South Carolina<\/th>\r\nS.C. Code Ann. section 44-53-370: Prohibited acts A; penalties.<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 1 oz (first offense): Up to 30 days imprisonment, $100 to $200 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Up to 1 oz (first offense): Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 oz – 10 lb is considered possession with intent to distribute: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1o lb or more is considered trafficking: Up to 30 years imprisonment, up to $250,000 fine, depending on the total weight of marijuana<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Up to 1 oz<\/td>\r\nMore than 1 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
South Dakota<\/b><\/td>\r\nS.D. Codified Laws section 22-42-6: Possession of marijuana prohibited\u2014Degrees according to amount<\/a><\/td>\r\nYes – must preliminary list of conditions and follow guidelines for the medical cannabis program<\/td>\r\nTBD – the measure is being appealed in courts as of 7\/12\/2021<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 2 oz: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2 oz – 0.5 lb: Up to 2 years imprisonment, up to $4,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 0.5 – 1 lb: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 – 10 lb: Up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $20,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 10 lb: Up to 15 years imprisonment, up to $30,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Up to 2 oz<\/td>\r\nMore than 2 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Tennessee<\/th>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 0.5 oz: Up to one year in jail, up to $2,500 fine, $250 mandatory minimum fine for first offense, $500 mandatory minimum fine for subsequent offenses<\/li>\r\n
  • 0.5 oz – 10 lb: May be considered possession with intent to distribute, up to 6 years, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 10 lb: Penalty depends on the total weight of marijuana. Maximum sentence is 60 years. Maximum fine is $200,000.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Up to 0.5 oz<\/td>\r\nMore than 0.5 oz (if intent to distribute proved)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Texas<\/th>\r\nV.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code section 481.121: Offense: Possession of Marihuana<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 2 oz: Up to 180 days imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2 – 4 oz: Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $4,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 4 oz – 5 lb: 180 days mandatory minimum imprisonment, up to 2 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 5 – 50 lb: 2 years mandatory minimum imprisonment, up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 50 – 2,000 lb: 2 years mandatory minimum imprisonment, up to 20 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 2,000 lb: 5 years mandatory minimum imprisonment, up to 99 years imprisonment, up to $50,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Up to 4 oz<\/td>\r\nMore than 4 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Utah<\/th>\r\nYes – 30-day supply<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Less than 100 lb (first or second offense): Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Less than 100 lb (third offense): Up to 1 year imprisonment, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Less than 100 lb (fourth or subsequent offense): Up to 5 years, up to $5,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 100 pounds or more: 1 to 15 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Less than 100 lb<\/td>\r\n
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  • Less than 100 lb, fourth or subsequent offense<\/li>\r\n
  • 100 lb or more<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Vermont<\/th>\r\nYes -up to 2 oz usable marijuana, up to 7 immature plants, up to 2 mature plants<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz, must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 – 2 oz: $100 civil penalty first offense, $200 civil penalty second offense, $500 civil penalty third or subsequent offense<\/li>\r\n
  • 2 – 8 oz (first offense): Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 2 – 8 oz (second or subsequent offense): Up to 2 years imprisonment, up to $2,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 8 oz – 1 lb: Up to 3 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 1 – 10 lb: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $100,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 10 lb: Up to 15 years imprisonment, up to $500,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
2 – 8 oz<\/td>\r\n8 oz or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Virginia<\/th>\r\nYes – up to 4 oz marijuana in 30 days, up to 90-day supply of cannabis oil<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz, up to 4 marijuana plants. Must be 21 years old.<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 oz to 1 lb: $25 civil fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 5 – 10 marijuana plants (first offense): $250 civil penalty<\/li>\r\n
  • 5 – 10 marijuana plants (second offense): Up to $500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 5 – 10 marijuana plants (third and subsequent offense): Up to 6 months jail, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 11 – 49 marijuana plants: Up to 1 year jail, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • 50 – 100 marijuana plants: 1 to 5 years, up to $2,500 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 1 lb or more than 100 plants: 1 to 10 years imprisonment, up to $250,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • 5 – 10 marijuana plants, second or subsequent offense<\/li>\r\n
  • 11 – 49 marijuana plants<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • More than 1 lb<\/li>\r\n
  • 50 or more marijuana plants<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Washington<\/th>\r\nYes – 3 oz of useable marijuana, 48 oz solid form marijuana-infused product, 216 oz liquid form marijuana-infused product, 21 g marijuana concentrates<\/td>\r\nYes – up to 1 oz in private, not permissible in public, must be 21 years old<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 40g: 24 hours jail mandatory minimum, up to 90 days jail, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 40g: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine, mandatory $1,000 fine for first offenses, mandatory $2,000 fine for second or subsequent offenses<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
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  • 1 – 40 oz in private<\/li>\r\n
  • Up to 40 oz in public<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
More than 40 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
West Virginia<\/th>\r\nYes – 30-day supply<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nAny amount: 90 days to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/td>\r\nAny amount<\/td>\r\nNo felony possession of marijuana in West Virginia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Wisconsin<\/th>\r\nWis. Stat. section 961.41: Prohibited acts A\u2014penalties<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Any amount, first offense: Up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1,000 fine<\/li>\r\n
  • Any amount, second or subsequent offense: Up to 3.5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Any amount, first offense<\/td>\r\nAny amount, second or subsequent offense<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Wyoming<\/th>\r\nWyo. Stat. section 35-7-1031: Unlawful manufacture or delivery; counterfeit substance; unlawful possession<\/a><\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\nNo<\/td>\r\n
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  • Up to 3 oz: Up to 12 months imprisonment, up to $1,000<\/li>\r\n
  • More than 3 oz: Up to 5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
Up to 3 oz<\/td>\r\nMore than 3 oz<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Note: <\/b>State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

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