Recreational Cannabis States 2026
26 states have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21+. Browse each state for detailed possession limits, tax rates, home grow rules, and dispensary information.
Alaska
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28g) in public
Home Grow: 6 plants per adult (3 mature), 12 per household
Tax: $50 per oz wholesale excise tax
Arizona
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28g), up to 5g concentrate
Home Grow: 6 plants per person, 12 per household
Tax: 16% excise tax on recreational
California
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28.5g) flower, 8g concentrate
Home Grow: 6 plants per household (personal use)
Tax: 15% excise + up to 10% local tax
Colorado
RecreationalPossession: 2 oz (56g)
Home Grow: 6 plants per person (3 mature), 12 per household
Tax: 15% excise + 15% special sales tax
Connecticut
RecreationalPossession: 1.5 oz in public, 5 oz at home
Home Grow: Up to 3 mature plants and 3 immature plants per adult (starting 2025)
Tax: 6.35% sales tax + varying THC potency taxes
Delaware
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28g)
Home Grow: Not allowed
Tax: 15% excise tax on recreational
Hawaii
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28g)
Home Grow: Up to 6 plants per person for personal use
Tax: 14% excise tax on recreational
Illinois
RecreationalPossession: 30g flower, 5g concentrate, 500mg THC edibles (residents)
Home Grow: 5 plants per household (medical patients only)
Tax: 6.25-25% based on THC content + 7% cultivation tax
Maine
RecreationalPossession: 2.5 oz (71g)
Home Grow: 3 mature plants, 12 immature, unlimited seedlings
Tax: 10% excise tax on recreational
Maryland
RecreationalPossession: 1.5 oz personal use, 12g concentrate
Home Grow: 2 plants per person
Tax: 9% sales tax on recreational
Massachusetts
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz in public, 10 oz at home
Home Grow: 6 plants per person, 12 per household
Tax: 10.75% excise + 6.25% sales tax + up to 3% local
Michigan
RecreationalPossession: 2.5 oz in public, 10 oz at home
Home Grow: 12 plants per household
Tax: 10% excise + 6% sales tax on recreational
Minnesota
RecreationalPossession: 2 oz in public, 2 lbs at home
Home Grow: 8 plants per household (4 mature)
Tax: 10% gross receipts tax on recreational
Missouri
RecreationalPossession: 3 oz on person
Home Grow: 6 flowering plants, 6 non-flowering, 6 clones per household
Tax: 6% excise tax on recreational
Montana
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28g)
Home Grow: 2 mature plants, 2 seedlings per person
Tax: 20% excise tax on recreational
Nevada
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz flower or 1/8 oz concentrate
Home Grow: 6 plants per person (only if 25+ miles from dispensary)
Tax: 10% excise + 15% wholesale tax on recreational
New Jersey
RecreationalPossession: 6 oz (170g)
Home Grow: Not allowed
Tax: 6.625% sales tax + up to 2% local
New Mexico
RecreationalPossession: 2 oz (56g)
Home Grow: 6 mature plants, 6 immature (12 total per person)
Tax: 12% excise tax on recreational (increasing to 18% by 2030)
New York
RecreationalPossession: 3 oz flower, 24g concentrate
Home Grow: 3 mature plants, 3 immature per person (6 per household)
Tax: 9% excise + 4% sales tax + up to 4% local
Ohio
RecreationalPossession: 2.5 oz flower, 15g concentrate
Home Grow: 6 plants per person, 12 per household
Tax: 10% excise tax on recreational
Oregon
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz in public, 8 oz at home
Home Grow: 4 plants per household
Tax: 17% state tax + up to 3% local on recreational
Rhode Island
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz in public, 10 oz at home
Home Grow: 3 mature plants, 3 immature (6 total per person)
Tax: 10% excise + 7% sales tax + up to 4% local
Vermont
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28g)
Home Grow: 2 mature plants, 4 immature per household
Tax: 14% excise tax on recreational
Virginia
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz (28g)
Home Grow: 4 plants per household
Tax: 21% excise tax on recreational
Washington
RecreationalPossession: 1 oz flower, 7g concentrate, 16 oz edibles/liquid
Home Grow: Medical patients only (15 plants with authorization)
Tax: 37% excise tax on recreational
Washington, D.C.
RecreationalPossession: 2 oz (56g)
Home Grow: 6 plants per person (3 mature)
Tax: N/A (no legal commercial recreational sales)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many states have legalized recreational cannabis?
As of 2026, 26 states plus Washington D.C. have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older.
What is the minimum age to buy recreational cannabis?
In all recreational states, the minimum age to purchase cannabis is 21 years old with a valid government-issued ID.
Can I bring cannabis between recreational states?
No. Transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal offense, even between two states where it is legal. Always purchase within the state where you plan to consume.
Do recreational states still have medical programs?
Yes. All recreational states maintain their medical marijuana programs. Medical patients often benefit from higher possession limits, lower taxes, and access to stronger products.