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Cannabis · Legal Landscape
Legal Landscape
More complicated than the headlines suggest. Knowing where you stand — and what "legal" actually means in practice — matters.
State by State
Where things stand as of 2026
Federal scheduling shifted in 2026 and is now split. As of an April 2026 DOJ order, state-licensed medical cannabis and FDA-approved cannabis products were moved from Schedule I to Schedule III. Everything else — all adult-use/recreational cannabis, and any cannabis not covered by a state medical license or an FDA-approved product — remains Schedule I. A DEA administrative hearing beginning June 29, 2026 will consider rescheduling cannabis more broadly. Either way, no form of cannabis is federally legal: states have created legal frameworks within their borders, which changes local enforcement but doesn't change federal law. This creates friction everywhere: banking, employment, travel, and more.
Adult use legal
Medical only
Decriminalized
Fully illegal
★ Med card reciprocity
Possess1 oz public; 4 oz home
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess1 oz; 6 oz concentrate
PurchasePer physician
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz (5g concentrate)
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants per person (12/household)
Possess2.5 oz per 14 days
Purchase2.5 oz per 14 days
Home grow12 plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz flower; 8g concentrate
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants
Possess8 oz; more with physician approval
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow6 plants (more with approval)
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess2 oz
Purchase2 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1.5 oz public; 5 oz home
Purchase1/4 oz per transaction
Home grow3 mature + 3 immature
Possess5 oz per 30-day period
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home growNot permitted
Possess6 oz per 30-day period
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess30g flower; 5g concentrate; 500mg edibles
PurchaseSame as possession per visit
Home growMed patients only (5 plants)
Possess2.5 oz flower; 5g concentrate
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow5 plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess2.5 oz
Purchase2.5 oz per transaction
Home grow3 mature + 12 immature
Possess2.5 oz per 15-day period
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow6 mature plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1.5 oz
Purchase1.5 oz per transaction
Home grow2 plants per person (4/household)
Possess120g per 30 days
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess2 oz (updated Apr 2026)
Purchase2 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess10 oz per 60-day period
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow6 plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess2.5 oz public; 10 oz home
Purchase2.5 oz per transaction
Home grow12 plants
Possess2.5 oz; 10 oz at home
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow12 plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess2 oz flower; 8g concentrate
Purchase2 oz per transaction
Home grow8 plants (4 mature)
Possess30-day supply per physician
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess3 oz
Purchase3 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess4 oz per 30 days
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow6 plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow2 mature + 2 seedlings
Possess1 oz usable; 4 oz concentrate
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow4 mature + 12 seedlings
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz flower; 3.5g concentrate
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (if no dispensary within 25 mi)
Possess2.5 oz per 14 days
Purchase2.5 oz per 14 days
Home grow12 plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess6 oz
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home growNot permitted
Possess3 oz per 30 days
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess2 oz flower; 16g extract; 800mg edibles
Purchase2 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess8 oz per 90 days
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow4 mature + 12 immature
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess3 oz flower; 24g concentrate
Purchase3 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess60-day supply per physician
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz flower; 15g extract
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess90-day supply per physician
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz public; 8 oz home
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow4 plants
Possess24 oz; 6 mature plants
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow6 mature plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz public; 10 oz home
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess2.5 oz per 30 days
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home grow6 plants (2 mature); locked, not visible
Possess2 oz per 30 days
PurchasePer physician recommendation
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz
PurchaseRetail bill vetoed 2024 — limited dispensary access
Home grow4 plants
Possess90-day supply per physician
PurchaseLicensed dispensaries available
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess1 oz flower; 7g concentrate; 16 oz edibles
Purchase1 oz per transaction
Home growNot permitted (rec)
Possess3 oz; 48 oz edibles
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow6 plants
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess2 oz
PurchaseRetail prohibited by Congress; gifting legal
Home grow6 plants (3 mature)
Possess2 oz per 30 days
PurchaseLicensed dispensaries available
ReciprocityNo out-of-state cards
Possess2.5 oz per 14 days
Purchase2.5 oz per 14 days
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — AR card required
Possess70-day supply per physician
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — FL card required
Possess4 oz per 15 days
Purchase4 oz per 15 days
Home grow10 plants
Reciprocity★ Yes — visitor 329 cards accepted
Possess30-day supply per physician
PurchasePer physician
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — LA physician recommendation required
Possess3.5g/day; max 28g/month
Purchase28g per 30 days
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — MS card required
Possess2 oz per 10 days
Purchase2 oz per 10 days
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — NH card required
Possess3 oz per 30 days
Purchase3 oz per 30 days
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — ND card required
Possess3 oz on person; 8 oz home; 72 oz edibles
PurchasePer physician recommendation
Home grow6 mature + 6 seedlings
Reciprocity★ Yes — temporary OK license for out-of-state patients
Possess30-day supply per physician
Purchase30-day supply per visit
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — PA card required
Possess3 oz
Purchase3 oz per 14 days
Home grow3 plants (if no dispensary within 25 mi)
ReciprocityNo — SD card required
Possess113g unprocessed; equiv. processed
Purchase30-day supply per physician
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — UT card required; no smokable flower
Possess30-day supply per physician
Purchase30-day supply
Home growNot permitted
ReciprocityNo — WV card required; no smokable flower
PossessMed patients only; no flower or edibles
PurchaseDispensaries opening 2026; tabs/tinctures/oils only
Laws change. Verify current status in your state before relying on this information.
Travel & Complications
What "legal" doesn't cover
Legalization at the state level doesn't resolve federal conflicts — and several of those conflicts have real consequences.
Air travel
Airports are federal jurisdiction. TSA isn't actively looking for cannabis, but if found it gets referred to local law enforcement — whose response varies wildly. Flying from California to Colorado with cannabis is still technically a federal crime, even though both states are legal.
Medical card reciprocity
Most legal states don't recognize out-of-state medical cards. You generally need to purchase in the state where you are. A few states have visitor purchase provisions — check before you travel.
Employment drug testing
Even in legal states, employers can still test for cannabis and refuse to hire or terminate based on a positive result. Some states have passed protections for off-duty use — many haven't. Know your state and your employer's policy.
Federal property & housing
Federal housing (HUD) prohibits cannabis use regardless of state law. National parks, federal buildings, military bases — all federal jurisdiction. Some public housing has additional restrictions even in legal states.
Arizona note — since you're in Tucson
Arizona has adult-use cannabis legal under Prop 207 (2020). Possession of up to 1 ounce is legal for adults 21+. Up to 6 plants at home. Public consumption is still prohibited. Dispensaries are widely available in Tucson. DUI laws still apply — impairment regardless of substance is illegal to drive under.
Know Before You Go
State legal ≠ federally legal. Airports, federal buildings, national parks are still federal.
Most states don't recognize out-of-state medical cards. Buy where you are.
Employment drug testing can still happen in legal states. Know your employer's policy.
Laws change fast. Always verify current status before traveling with cannabis.