
What the law says
Partial
Recreational
Legal for adults 21+ (up to 2 oz; gifting up to 1 oz; no legal sales). Federally, adult-use cannabis is still Schedule I; since April 2026 state-licensed medical cannabis is Schedule III.
Legal
Medical
Legal (licensed dispensaries; adults 21+, including visitors, can self-certify).
Legal
Growing
Legal (up to 6 plants, 3 mature, at home; 12 per household).
Local guide
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Where to buy, prices and law enforcement notes for Washington.
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All cities- Legal
Visitors can buy in licensed storesChicago
USA
- Recreational
- Legal
- Medical
- Legal
- Home growing
- Limited
Price per gram$11.46 - Partial
Legal buying for residents onlyPhiladelphia
USA
- Recreational
- Decriminalised
- Medical
- Legal
- Home growing
- Illegal
Price per gram$11.30 - Legal
Visitors can buy in licensed storesBoston
USA
- Recreational
- Legal
- Medical
- Legal
- Home growing
- Legal
Price per gram$11.01 - Legal
Visitors can buy in licensed storesNew York
USA
- Recreational
- Legal
- Medical
- Legal
- Home growing
- Legal
Price per gram$10.76