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

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28g) in public

Home Grow: 6 plants per adult (3 mature), 12 per household

Tax: $50 per oz wholesale excise tax

Arizona

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28g), up to 5g concentrate

Home Grow: 6 plants per person, 12 per household

Tax: 16% excise tax on recreational

California

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28.5g) flower, 8g concentrate

Home Grow: 6 plants per household (personal use)

Tax: 15% excise + up to 10% local tax

Colorado

Recreational

Possession: 2 oz (56g)

Home Grow: 6 plants per person (3 mature), 12 per household

Tax: 15% excise + 15% special sales tax

Connecticut

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28g)

Home Grow: Not allowed

Tax: 15% excise tax on recreational

Hawaii

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28g)

Home Grow: Up to 6 plants per person for personal use

Tax: 14% excise tax on recreational

Illinois

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 2.5 oz (71g)

Home Grow: 3 mature plants, 12 immature, unlimited seedlings

Tax: 10% excise tax on recreational

Maryland

Recreational

Possession: 1.5 oz personal use, 12g concentrate

Home Grow: 2 plants per person

Tax: 9% sales tax on recreational

Massachusetts

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 2.5 oz in public, 10 oz at home

Home Grow: 12 plants per household

Tax: 10% excise + 6% sales tax on recreational

Minnesota

Recreational

Possession: 2 oz in public, 2 lbs at home

Home Grow: 8 plants per household (4 mature)

Tax: 10% gross receipts tax on recreational

Missouri

Recreational

Possession: 3 oz on person

Home Grow: 6 flowering plants, 6 non-flowering, 6 clones per household

Tax: 6% excise tax on recreational

Montana

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28g)

Home Grow: 2 mature plants, 2 seedlings per person

Tax: 20% excise tax on recreational

Nevada

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 6 oz (170g)

Home Grow: Not allowed

Tax: 6.625% sales tax + up to 2% local

New Mexico

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 2.5 oz flower, 15g concentrate

Home Grow: 6 plants per person, 12 per household

Tax: 10% excise tax on recreational

Oregon

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 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

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28g)

Home Grow: 2 mature plants, 4 immature per household

Tax: 14% excise tax on recreational

Virginia

Recreational

Possession: 1 oz (28g)

Home Grow: 4 plants per household

Tax: 21% excise tax on recreational

Washington

Recreational

Possession: 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.

Recreational

Possession: 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.