Fully legalized (adult recreational use + medical cannabis)
Medical cannabis legalized
Cannabis use is not legalized
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House Bill SB 46 legalized medical cannabis in 2021 and will set up the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission [website pending].
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Alaska.
The Arizona Department of Health Services oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis:
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Medical Marijuana Commission oversees medical cannabis use in Arkansas.
The California Bureau of Cannabis Control oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in California.
The Colorado Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement Division oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Colorado.
The Department of Health and Social Services Medical Marijuana Program oversees medical cannabis use in Delaware.
The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Medical Cannabis Program oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Washington, D.C.
The Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) oversees medical cannabis use in Florida.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Georgia, with the exception of some CBD oils. More information can be found on the GA Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) website.
The Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program oversees medical cannabis use in Hawai'i.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Idaho.
Illinois Cannabis Programs (a unit of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) oversee medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Illinois.
Illinois CROO (Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer) published a study on diversity in cannabis business in Illinois. Over over 150 firms and over 2,200 employees have completed the Diversity Survey.
The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/7-30) mandates the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) survey the Illinois cannabis industry annually to assess the diversity of the owners and employees in the industry, as well as the contractors/subcontractors working with the industry. The survey results are used to learn what barriers exist in the industry that would create challenges for anyone to enter the business market and to identify methods for reducing or eliminating any of those barriers. The CROO surveyed the industry in both 2020 and 2021 and is currently conducting the 2023 Diversity Survey.
Illinois: The Most Diverse Cannabis Industry And Still Growing
Demographics in pie charts, supplied by Illinois tableau
How cannabis tax dollars are spent in Illinois
Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) Diversity Survey 2023
The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/7-30) mandates the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) survey the Illinois cannabis industry annually to assess the diversity of the owners and employees in the industry, as well as the contractors/subcontractors working with the industry. The survey results are used to learn what barriers exist in the industry that would create challenges for anyone to enter the business market and to identify methods for reducing or eliminating any of those barriers. The CROO surveyed the industry in both 2020 and 2021 and is currently conducting the 2023 Diversity Survey. Over 150 firms and over 2,200 employees completed the survey as of July 2023.
How cannabis tax dollars are spent:
University of Illinois Student Code
1-305 Policy on Drugs
Cannabis use is not legalized in Indiana, although Bill SB 52 has legalized some CBD oil use.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Iowa, though CBD oil is legal and monitored by the Iowa Department of Public Health Office of Medical Cannabidiol.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Kansas. Bill SB 158 is awaiting a Senate vote and would enact the Kansas Medical Marijuana Regulation Act, placing it under the Department of Health and Environment.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Kentucky. CBD and hemp policy falls under KRS 218A.010 and is overseen by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
The Department of Agriculture & Forestry Medical Marijuana Program oversees medical cannabis use in Louisiana.
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services Office of Marijuana Policy oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis.
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission oversees medical cannabis use in Maryland.
The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Massachusetts.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Michigan.
The Minnesota Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program oversees medical cannabis use in Minnesota.
Medical cannabis use passed the November 2020 vote, but the Supreme Court overturned Amendment 65, which would have legalized medical cannabis use. The Mississippi State Department of Health Medical Marijuana Program would have overseen medical cannabis use if not overturned by the Supreme Court. More information can be found on their website about legalization updates.
The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Medical Marijuana Regulation oversees medical cannabis use in Missouri.
The Montana Department of Revenue Cannabis Control Division oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Montana.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Nebraska.
The State of Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Nevada.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Therapeutic Cannabis Program oversees medical cannabis use in New Hampshire.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in New Jersey.
The State of New York Office of Cannabis Management oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis.
Cannabis use is not legalized in North Carolina.
The North Dakota Department of Health Division of Medical Marijuana oversees medical cannabis use in North Dakota.
The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program oversees medical cannabis use in Ohio.
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority oversees medical cannabis use in Oklahoma.
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Oregon.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Program oversees medical cannabis use in Pennsylvania.
The Department of Business Regulation Medical Marijuana Program oversees medical cannabis use in Rhode Island.
Cannabis use is not legalized in South Carolina.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Tennessee.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Texas, though CBD oil is permitted. For general information about Texas cannabis legislation, see the Texas State Law Library's Cannabis Guide.
The Utah Medical Cannabis Program oversees medical cannabis use in Utah.
The State of Vermont Cannabis Control Board oversees medical and adult recreational use of cannabis in Vermont.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health Office of Medical Cannabis oversees medical cannabis use in West Virginia.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Wisconsin with the exception of CBD oil.
Cannabis use is not legalized in Wyoming.