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Public cannabis use laws by state

People search “Public cannabis use by state”, “Public cannabis use laws by state”, and “Public cannabis map” when a road trip, boat, bike, or load is about to cross a line. This page is the 50-state index for public cannabis use. Colors and quotes are written for someone in that state today, not for what that state demands of its own registered vehicles.

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How states differ

Using cannabis in public, in the car, or at a hotel — not just possessing it.

  • Public use banned (including the vehicle) even where adult-use is legal
  • Narrow public or lounge exceptions; vehicle use still a problem
  • Recreational possession is already illegal

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All 50 states

One-line traveler summary for each state. Open the map for the quoted rule and footnotes.

Alabama (AL)
Alabama: recreational possession is already illegal — medical only — no published visitor recreational ounce; Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act card required. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Alaska (AK)
Alaska: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz (28 g) on person (AS 17.38.020). No published statewide lounge exception.
Arizona (AZ)
Arizona: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz (28 g) flower; 5 g concentrate (A.R.S. § 36-2852). No published statewide lounge exception.
Arkansas (AR)
Arkansas: recreational possession is already illegal — medical only — qualifying patient card; no visitor rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
California (CA)
California: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 28.5 g (1 oz) flower; 8 g concentrate (H&S § 11362.1). No published statewide lounge exception.
Colorado (CO)
Colorado: public use banned; licensed hospitality / lounge exceptions in some cities; vehicle use banned (C.R.S. § 44-10-609 / 42-4-1305.5). Possession limit: 1 oz (28 g) in public (Colo. Const. art. XVIII, § 16).
Connecticut (CT)
Connecticut: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1.5 oz on person; 5 oz locked at home (P.A. 21-1). No published statewide lounge exception.
Delaware (DE)
Delaware: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz flower (16 Del. C. § 4764A). No published statewide lounge exception.
Florida (FL)
Florida: recreational possession is already illegal — medical only — MMTC / qualified-patient card; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Georgia (GA)
Georgia: recreational possession is already illegal — low-THC oil registry only (≤5% THC); no rec flower ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Hawaii (HI)
Hawaii: recreational possession is already illegal — medical only — 329 card; no visitor rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Idaho (ID)
Idaho: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec or medical flower program; any amount is a crime. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Illinois (IL)
Illinois: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 30 g flower / 5 g concentrate / 500 mg THC in products (410 ILCS 705/10-10). No published statewide lounge exception.
Indiana (IN)
Indiana: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec ounce; CBD/low-THC is not flower. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Iowa (IA)
Iowa: recreational possession is already illegal — medical cannabis / low-THC program; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Kansas (KS)
Kansas: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec or medical flower ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Kentucky (KY)
Kentucky: recreational possession is already illegal — medical cannabis program; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Louisiana (LA)
Louisiana: recreational possession is already illegal — medical marijuana program; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Maine (ME)
Maine: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 2.5 oz (28-B M.R.S. § 1501). No published statewide lounge exception.
Maryland (MD)
Maryland: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1.5 oz flower (Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-601 / Alcoholic Bev. § 36-1102). No published statewide lounge exception.
Massachusetts (MA)
Massachusetts: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz (28 g) in public (ch. 94G, § 7). No published statewide lounge exception.
Michigan (MI)
Michigan: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 2.5 oz (MCL 333.27955). No published statewide lounge exception.
Minnesota (MN)
Minnesota: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 2 oz flower in public (Minn. Stat. § 342.09). No published statewide lounge exception.
Mississippi (MS)
Mississippi: recreational possession is already illegal — medical cannabis; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Missouri (MO)
Missouri: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 3 oz (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 195.805 / Art. XIV). No published statewide lounge exception.
Montana (MT)
Montana: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz (Mont. Code § 16-12-106). No published statewide lounge exception.
Nebraska (NE)
Nebraska: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec flower ounce; medical program implementation is not a visitor rec pass. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Nevada (NV)
Nevada: public use banned; licensed consumption lounges; vehicle use banned (NRS 678D.200 / 678B). Possession limit: 1 oz (28 g) / 3.5 g concentrate (NRS 678D.200).
New Hampshire (NH)
New Hampshire: recreational possession is already illegal — medical cannabis (therapeutic); no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
New Jersey (NJ)
New Jersey: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 6 oz (N.J.S.A. 24:6I-31 / CREAMMA). No published statewide lounge exception.
New Mexico (NM)
New Mexico: public use banned; licensed on-site consumption; vehicle use banned (N.M. Stat. § 26-2C-25). Possession limit: 2 oz (N.M. Stat. § 26-2C-25).
New York (NY)
New York: public use banned; licensed on-site consumption / lounges; vehicle use banned (Penal Law § 222.10 / CAN). Possession limit: 3 oz flower (Penal Law § 222.05 / MRTA).
North Carolina (NC)
North Carolina: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec flower ounce; hemp ≠ marijuana. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
North Dakota (ND)
North Dakota: recreational possession is already illegal — medical marijuana; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Ohio (OH)
Ohio: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 2.5 oz (Ohio Rev. Code § 3780.36). No published statewide lounge exception.
Oklahoma (OK)
Oklahoma: recreational possession is already illegal — medical marijuana (OMMA card); no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Oregon (OR)
Oregon: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz in public; 8 oz at home (ORS 475C.337). No published statewide lounge exception.
Pennsylvania (PA)
Pennsylvania: recreational possession is already illegal — medical marijuana card; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Rhode Island (RI)
Rhode Island: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz (R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.11-4). No published statewide lounge exception.
South Carolina (SC)
South Carolina: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec flower ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
South Dakota (SD)
South Dakota: recreational possession is already illegal — medical cannabis; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Tennessee (TN)
Tennessee: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec flower ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Texas (TX)
Texas: recreational possession is already illegal — Compassionate Use low-THC only; no rec flower ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Utah (UT)
Utah: recreational possession is already illegal — medical cannabis card; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Vermont (VT)
Vermont: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz (18 V.S.A. § 4230a). No published statewide lounge exception.
Virginia (VA)
Virginia: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz (Va. Code § 4.1-1100). No published statewide lounge exception.
Washington (WA)
Washington: public cannabis use banned, including in a vehicle. Possession limit: 1 oz flower (RCW 69.50.4013 / 69.50.360). No published statewide lounge exception.
West Virginia (WV)
West Virginia: recreational possession is already illegal — medical cannabis; no rec ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Wisconsin (WI)
Wisconsin: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec flower ounce; CBD is not flower. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.
Wyoming (WY)
Wyoming: recreational possession is already illegal — no published rec flower ounce. Public and vehicle use are also crimes.

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