Delta 9 THC State Laws

Please note that all of these states permit product like the edibles sold on our website because they are less than .3% of the volume of the product on a dry weight basis. This does not mean that they won't get you high. This means that the product is just larger allowing for more mg's of delta 9 THC content.  And now we bring you your regularly scheduled programming. 

Delta-9 THC is the psychoactive compound found in marijuana that is responsible for its effects on the brain and body. The legal status of marijuana, including delta-9 THC, varies from state to state in the United States. In some states, marijuana is legal for recreational and medicinal use, while in others it is only legal for medicinal use. In a few states, marijuana is still illegal for any purpose.

Here is a summary of the legal status of delta-9 THC by state as of September 2021:

  • Alabama: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Alaska: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Arizona: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Arkansas: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • California: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Colorado: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Connecticut: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Delaware: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Florida: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Georgia: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Hawaii: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Idaho: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Illinois: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Indiana: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Iowa: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Kansas: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Kentucky: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Louisiana: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Maine: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Maryland: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Massachusetts: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Michigan: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Minnesota: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Mississippi: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Missouri: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Montana: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Nebraska: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Nevada: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • New Hampshire: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • New Jersey: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • New Mexico: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • New York: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • North Carolina: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • North Dakota: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Ohio: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Oklahoma: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Oregon: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Pennsylvania: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Rhode Island: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • South Carolina: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • South Dakota: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Tennessee: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Texas: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose.
  • Utah: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use.
  • Vermont: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.

State by State Guide To THC Penalties For Possession

  • Alabama: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $6,000.
  • Alaska: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use.
  • Arizona: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 2.5 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
  • Arkansas: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 4 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
  • California: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 28.5 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.
  • Colorado: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21 and older.
  • Connecticut: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 0.5 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Delaware: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,150.
  • Florida: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 20 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Georgia: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 1 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Hawaii: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 3 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Idaho: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 3 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Illinois: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 30 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
  • Indiana: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 30 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.
  • Iowa: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Kansas: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
  • Kentucky: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 8 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 45 days in jail and a fine of up to $250.
  • Louisiana: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 14 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.
  • Maine: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 2.5 ounces is legal for adults 21 and older.
  • Maryland: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 10 grams is a civil offense punishable by a fine of up to $100.
  • Massachusetts: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21 and older.
  • Michigan: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 2.5 ounces is legal for adults 21 and older.
  • Minnesota: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 42.5 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.
  • Mississippi: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 30 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.
  • Missouri: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 10 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
  • Montana: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21 and older.
  • Nebraska: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 1 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Nevada: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21 and older.
  • New Hampshire: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 2 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
  • New Jersey: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 6 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine of up to $25,000.
  • New Mexico: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 8 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • New York: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 2 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • North Carolina: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 1.5 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 45 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • North Dakota: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 0.5 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,500.
  • Ohio: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 100 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Oklahoma: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 1.5 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Oregon: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21 and older. Pennsylvania: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 30 grams is a misdemeanor
  • Rhode Island: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 5 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500.
  • South Carolina: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 1 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $200.
  • South Dakota: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
  • Tennessee: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 1/2 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
  • Texas: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 2 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
  • Utah: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Vermont: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21 and older. Virginia: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 1/2 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. Washington: Delta-9 THC is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21 and older.
  • West Virginia: Delta-9 THC is legal for medicinal use. Possession of up to 3 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Wisconsin: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 25 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Wyoming: Delta-9 THC is illegal for any purpose. Possession of up to 3 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

 

It is worth noting that these laws and penalties are subject to change and may vary depending on the specific circumstances of a case. It is always a good idea to consult a lawyer if you have any questions about the legality of THC or if you are facing charges for possession.


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