<P> The recreational use of cannabis is legal in 9 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington) plus the District of Columbia, and decriminalized in another 13 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands . Commercial distribution of cannabis is allowed in all jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized, except Vermont and the District of Columbia . Prior to January 2018, the Cole Memorandum provided some protection against the enforcement of federal law in states that have legalized, but it was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions . </P> <P> There are currently three cannabinoid drugs (Marinol, Syndros, and Cesamet) that can be prescribed in accordance with federal law . The drug cannabidiol cannot legally be prescribed (as with whole - plant cannabis), due to the fact that the Drug Enforcement Administration considers it a Schedule I drug . Despite this classification, a number of online retailers sell CBD products to all 50 states, claiming such products are derived from industrial hemp plants and therefore legal . The federal government has so far not taken action against these retailers . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> State </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> Recreational </Th> <Th> Medical </Th> <Th> Transportation </Th> <Th> Cultivation </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Alabama </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> felony (1st - offense, personal use possession is a misdemeanor) </Td> <Td> non-psychoactive CBD oil only </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Alabama <P> First - time possession for personal use may be punished as a misdemeanor, but further personal possession, or intent to sell, can result in felony charges . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Alaska </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal to carry up to 1 oz. (28 grams) </Td> <Td> legal to grow up to 12 plants in a household with two adults over 21, or an unlimited number commercially with a license </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Alaska <P> Legalized in Measure 2 on November 4, 2014 . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Arizona </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Arizona <P> In November 2010, Arizona legalized medical marijuana when the voters passed Proposition 203 with 50.13% of the vote . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Arkansas </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Arkansas <P> Possession of amounts under three ounces is a criminal misdemeanor; the cities of Fayetteville and Eureka Springs have labeled cannabis the "lowest law enforcement priority". On November 8, 2016, the state legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Issue 6 by 53% . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> California </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal to carry up to 1oz. (28 grams) </Td> <Td> legal to grow up to six plants for an individual, or commercially with a license </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in California <P> In July 1975, Governor Jerry Brown enacted Senate Bill 95, which reduced the penalty for possession of one ounce (28.5 grams) of cannabis or less to a citable misdemeanor . On November 5, 1996, California became the first state in the United States to legalize medical marijuana when the voters passed Proposition 215 by 56% . On November 8, 2016, Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, passed by a vote of 57% to 43%, legalizing the sale and distribution of cannabis in both a dry and concentrated form . Adults are allowed to possess up to one ounce of cannabis for recreational use and can grow up to six live plants individually or more commercially with a license . The law and regulations on recreational cannabis went into full effect on January 1, 2018 . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Colorado </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal to carry up to 1 oz. (28 grams) </Td> <Td> legal to grow up to six plants for an individual, or commercially with a license </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Colorado <P> Colorado Amendment 64 legalized the sale and possession of marijuana for non-medical uses on November 6, 2012, including private cultivation of up to six marijuana plants, with no more than three being mature . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Connecticut </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> felony (Legal for medical use only) </Td> <Td> felony </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Connecticut <P> Possession of less than one half ounce by persons 21 and over results in graduating scale of fines, and seizure of contraband . Under 21 face addition sanctions, to include temporary loss of license to drive . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Delaware </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (civil infraction) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Delaware <P> On February 10, 2012, Gov. Markell announced that he was suspending medical marijuana because of a letter from the Obama Justice Department alleging that its implementation would subject those licensed under the law, as well as public servants, to federal criminal prosecution . On August 31, 2016, Gov. Markell signed House Bill 400 into law, to expand medical cannabis programs for people with a terminal illness . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Florida </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Florida <P> On November 8, 2016, the state legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Amendment 2 by 71% . The rules implementing the law started on July 1 . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Georgia </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> cannabis oil less than 5% THC </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Georgia (U.S. state) <P> Any conviction of a marijuana possession, sale, or cultivation offense results in suspension of driver's license . First - time offenders may be eligible for a conditional discharge under Section 16 - 13 - 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.), which operates as a dismissal if certain conditions are met, such as the payment of a fine and community service . A measure to allow medical cannabis oil passed the House in February 2015 . On April 16, 2015, the non-psychoactive form of Marijuana oil (CBD Oil, also known as "Charlotte's Web") was legalized for medical use in the state . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Hawaii </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> Against program rules . </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Hawaii <P> On June 15, 2000, Governor Benjamin Cayetano signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana . On July 14, 2015 the Governor of Hawaii David Ige signed a bill into law allowing medical cannabis dispensaries . On July 14, 2016 David Ige also signed into law expanding medical cannabis programs . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Idaho </Td> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor (85 grams / 3 oz. or less) </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> felony </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Idaho <P> Personal use possession of 3 ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000 or both if for . If the quantity possessed is more than 3 ounces but less than 1 pound, it is a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine up to $10,000 or both . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Illinois </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (civil infraction) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal (legal for medical use) </Td> <Td> Misdemeanor (legal for medical use) </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Illinois <P> Illinois passed the Cannabis Control Act in 1978, which technically allows for medical marijuana . However, in order for it to become an actuality, action is required from two state departments--Human Services and the State Police--neither of which has taken action . On August 1, 2013, Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana; the legislation took effect on January 1, 2014 . On March 22, 2017, Illinois lawmakers proposed legalizing recreational marijuana in the state . The measure would also allow residents to possess up to 28 grams of marijuana, or about an ounce, and to grow five plants . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Indiana </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor (Up to 6 months, $1000 Fine) </Td> <Td> non-psychoative CBD oil for patients with epilepsy </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Indiana <Ul> <Li> 1913: prohibited </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Iowa </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> cannabis oil less than 3% THC </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> felony </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Iowa <Ul> <Li> 2014 CBD legalized </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kansas </Td> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Kansas <Ul> <Li> 1927: prohibited </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kentucky </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor (less than 8 oz (230 g)) </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> misdemeanor (less than 5 plants) </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Kentucky <Ul> <Li> 2014 CBD legalized </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Louisiana </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Louisiana <Ul> <Li> 1924: prohibited </Li> <Li> 2015: medical cannabis legalized </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Maine </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal to carry up to 2.5 oz. (71 grams) </Td> <Td> legal to grow up to six plants for an individual, or commercially with a license </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Maine <Ul> <Li> 1913: prohibited </Li> <Li> 1976: decriminalized </Li> <Li> 1999: medical cannabis </Li> <Li> 2009: further decriminalization </Li> <Li> 2016: legalized recreational </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Maryland </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (10g or less) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Maryland <P> On April 14, 2014, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed two pieces of cannabis reform legislation . SB 364 decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or less to a civil infraction punishable by a $100 fine for the first offense, a $250 fine for a second offense, and a $500 fine plus possible drug treatment for a third offense . HB 881 legalizes the possession, sale, and production of medical cannabis, and it authorizes the creation of a commission to license dispensaries, doctors, and patients to manage distribution . These two laws do not go into effect until October 1, 2014, prior to the effective date, possession of any amount of marijuana could still be charged and prosecuted . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Massachusetts </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> Legal to carry up to 1 oz. (28 grams) </Td> <Td> Allowed to have 1 ounce of marijuana outside the home and up to 10 ounces inside the home, and to cultivate up to six plants . </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Massachusetts <Ul> <Li> 2008: decriminalized cannabis when 63% of the populace voted yes on Question 2 . The legislation defines possession of 1 ounce or less to be a civil infraction punishable by a $100 fine . </Li> <Li> 2012: legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Question 3 by 60% . </Li> <Li> 2016: legalized recreational marijuana when voters passed Question 4 by 54% . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Michigan </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Michigan <Ul> <Li> 2008: legalized medical cannabis </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Minnesota </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Minnesota <Ul> <Li> 1976: decriminalization </Li> <Li> 2014: medical cannabis legalized </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Mississippi </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (first offense; 30 grams or less) </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Mississippi <Ul> <Li> 1978: decriminalized </Li> <Li> 2014: CBD legalized </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Missouri </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Missouri <Ul> <Li> 2014: decriminalized </Li> <Li> 2014: CBD legalized </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Montana </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Montana <P> Personal use possession of 60 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment and a fine of $100--$500 . A second offense is punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000 or both . Possession of more than 60 grams is a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine up to $50,000 or both . Possession of any amount of marijuana with intent to distribute is a felony punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment or a fine up to $50,000 or both . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Nebraska </Td> <Td> 6 6 </Td> <Td> decriminalized (first offense only) </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Nebraska <P> Possession of up to one ounce of cannabis is treated as a civil infraction for the first offense, and as a misdemeanor for the second and third offenses . A fine of up to $300 may be issued for the first offense, along with potential court - mandated drug education courses . A second offense is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and up to five days' jail time, and a third offense carries up to a $500 fine and a maximum of one week in jail . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Nevada </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical and recreational use </Td> <Td> legal by adults 21 + of up to 6 plants per household </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Nevada <P> Home cultivator must reside 25 miles away from marijuana store . On November 7, 2000, Nevada legalized medical marijuana when 65% of the populace voted yes on Question 9 . On November 8, 2016, the state legalized recreational marijuana when voters passed Question 2 by 54% . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> New Hampshire </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Decriminalized (up to three - quarters of an ounce) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in New Hampshire <P> On July 18, 2017, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed a bill into law decriminalizing possession of up to three - quarters of an ounce . On July 23, 2013, New Hampshire legalized medical marijuana when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573 . On July 11, 2015 Governor Maggie Hassan signs a law that expands the medical marijuana law . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> New Jersey </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in New Jersey <P> On January 18, 2010, New Jersey legalized medical marijuana when Governor Jon Corzine signed the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act . Maximum sentencing of 1 year in prison as a misdemeanor and a 1,000 dollar fine for possession of up to 50 grams . On September 19, 2016 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a measure expanding the state's medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice . A coalition of representatives introduced Assembly Bill 457 (A457) in January . The new law adds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of debilitating medical conditions that qualify a patient to receive medical marijuana under the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act . The Assembly passed A457 on June 16 by a 56 - 7 vote . After substituting the assembly bill for a Senate version, the Senate passed the measure 28 - 9 on Aug. 1 . Gov. Christie's signature, the provision went into immediate effect . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> New Mexico </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal; decriminalized in Albuquerque . </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in New Mexico <P> In April 2007, New Mexico legalized medical marijuana when Governor Bill Richardson signed Senate Bill 523 . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> New York </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (unless open to public view) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in New York <P> On July 14, 2014, New York legalized medical marijuana when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act into law . The legislation only allows patients to ingest cannabis using edibles, oils, pills, or vaporization, and does not allow smoking of the plant material . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> North Carolina </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (. 5 oz or less) </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in North Carolina <Ul> <Li> 1977: decriminalized </Li> <Li> 2015: CBD legalized </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> North Dakota </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in North Dakota On November 8, 2016, the state legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Measure 5 by 64% . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Ohio </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (civil infraction) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Ohio <P> On June 8, 2016, Governor John Kasich signed legislation legalizing marijuana for medical use . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Oklahoma </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Oklahoma <Ul> <Li> 1933: criminalized </Li> <Li> 2015: governor Mary Fallin signed a bill legalizing cannabis oils for children with epilepsy . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Oregon </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal transport of up to 1 oz.; by January 1, 2016: legal transport of larger amounts by marijuana cultivators </Td> <Td> legal cultivation by adults 21 + of up to 4 plants per household </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Oregon <P> Oregon voters approved Measure 91 on November 4, 2014, providing for regulated legal possession and sale of set amounts of cannabis . Further cannabis reforms were signed into law on July 1, 2015 by Oregon Democratic Governor Kate Brown . More medical cannabis reforms were signed into law on July 28, 2015 by Governor Brown to become effective from October 1, 2015 . On top of all the cannabis law reforms in Oregon, Governor Brown also signed a bill that sets a cannabis sales tax at 25 percent . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Pennsylvania </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Pennsylvania <P> For medical use only . Signed by Governor Wolf on April 17, 2016 . Possession of 30g or less is a misdemeanor resulting in up to 30 days incarceration and a fine of up to $500 . Possession of more than 30g is a misdemeanor netting up to a year in jail and a $5000 fine . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rhode Island </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> decriminalized (civil violation) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> medical use only </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Rhode Island <P> Possession of an ounce or less is a civil violation with a $150 fine, three violations within 18 months is a misdemeanor with larger fines or prison or both . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> South Carolina </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> cannabis oil less than 0.9% THC </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in South Carolina <Ul> <Li> 2014: governor Nikki Haley signed into law Senate Bill 1035, "Julian's Law", following a unanimous Senate vote and a 92--5 House vote . The law allows children with severe epilepsy to be treated with CBD oil if recommended by a physician . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> South Dakota </Td> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in South Dakota <P> Personal use possession of 2 oz or less is a Class 1 misdemeanor which is punishable by a maximum sentence of 1 year imprisonment and a maximum fine of $2,000 . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Tennessee </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor (less than 1 / 2 ounce; first or second offense only). </Td> <Td> cannabis oil less than 0.9% THC </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> misdemeanor: 9 plants or less; felony: 10 + plants </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Tennessee <P> First - time possession offenders can complete one year of supervised probation instead of criminal penalty of one year incarceration; * Possession of 1 / 2 ounce or more is automatic felony charge: possession for resale . Non-psychoactive CBD oil possession, as of Monday, May 4, 2015, is allowed, due to newly signed legislation, if a person is suffering seizures or epilepsy and has the recommendation of their doctor . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Texas </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> Illegal . "Cite and Release" in Houston, Dallas, and Austin (for Austin, only for residents of Travis County) </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Texas <P> "Both the current leadership and candidates for prominent political offices are increasingly calling for marijuana policy reform in the Lone Star State--In Texas, a conviction for possession of up to two ounces of marijuana can result in a jail sentence of up to six months and a fine of up to $2,000 .". On June 1, 2015 governor Greg Abbott signed a bill legalizing non-psychoactive CBD oil for medical use . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Utah </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> Limited to terminally ill patients only . CBD oil allowed for patients with epilepsy . </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Utah <P> HB 105 was signed into law in 2014 to allow the use of low - THC cannabis oil for patients with epilepsy . </P> <P> HB 195 was signed into law in 2018 to allow the use of cannabis for certain terminally ill patients . </P> <P> Possession of less than an ounce can result in a 6 - month incarceration and a maximum fine of $1,000 . Any amount over 10 ounces can result in a $10,000 fine . Selling of any amount is a felony and will result with 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Vermont </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal (up to one ounce, no commercial sales) </Td> <Td> legal (medical sales allowed) </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> two mature plants, four immature </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Vermont <P> On May 19, 2004, Vermont legalized medical marijuana when Governor James Douglas announced he would allow Senate Bill 76 to pass without his signature . The law was further expanded in June 2007 when Senate Bill 7 passed without Governor Douglas' signature once again . On June 6, 2013, Governor Peter Shumlin signed legislation (HB200) which decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less to a civil infraction . </P> <P> The state house voted on January 4, 2018 to pass H. 511 . The bill legalized adult personal possession of one ounce of cannabis and allows individuals to cultivate two plants . The senate passed the bill by voice vote on January 10, 2018, and was signed by the Governor Scott on January 22, becoming "An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older"; its provisions will take effect on July 1, 2018 . Vermont became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana through the legislature as opposed to referendum . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Virginia </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> cannabis oil less than 5% THC </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Virginia <P> A first offense is an "Unclassified Misdemeanor", meaning the maximum penalty is 30 days in jail and a $500 fine (or both), and loss of driving privileges . A subsequent offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a maximum penalty of 12 months in confinement and a $2,500 fine (or both), plus loss of driving privileges . A first - offense will qualify for a deferred disposition resulting in dismissal . This option requires a drug assessment, classes, community service, and loss of driving privileges for six months . The first - offender program is controversial according to some Virginia criminal defense attorneys and advocates for young men and women in the Commonwealth, primarily because it does not allow the defendant to qualify for expungement, and as a result, remains on the individual's record for life . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Washington </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> legal with restrictions and licensing </Td> <Td> Marijuana was legalized by Washington Initiative 502 in 2012 . The law requires state licenses from all sellers, distributors and producers of Marijuana, and permits anyone over 21 to carry one ounce . The state allows licensed growers to cultivate marijuana, but does not permit personal growing in one's home except for medical use . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> West Virginia </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> legal </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in West Virginia <P> "Creates the "Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis; providing for protections for the medical use of cannabis ..." " </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Wisconsin </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor on first offense, felony on subsequent offenses </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> "An Assembly bill allows qualifying patients to possess 12 marijuana plants and three ounces of marijuana leaves or flowers ." </Td> <Td> felony </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Wisconsin <P> A first offense for possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of up to 6 months, or both . A second offense is a Class I felony and is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 3.5 years, or both . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Wyoming </Td> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> misdemeanor </Td> <Td> CBD oil </Td> <Td> not clearly stated </Td> <Td> illegal </Td> <Td> Main article: Cannabis in Wyoming <P> "Being under the influence of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 90 days imprisonment and a maximum fine of $100 . Possession of three ounces or less is a misdemeanor that is punishable by a maximum of 1 year imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1000 ." </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> State </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> Recreational </Th> <Th> Medical </Th> <Th> Transportation </Th> <Th> Cultivation </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> State </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> Recreational </Th> <Th> Medical </Th> <Th> Transportation </Th> <Th> Cultivation </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr>

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