Resources by State 

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Alabama: Medical Cannabis Commission

Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Commission oversees the state’s medical cannabis program, established in 2021. Focused on providing medical cannabis safely and responsibly, the program caters exclusively to qualifying patients with specific medical conditions. For more details, visit Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.

Alaska: Marijuana Control Board

Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board regulates both medical and adult-use cannabis, having legalized recreational use in 2014. The board ensures compliance across cultivation, manufacturing, and sales within the state, providing resources at Alaska Marijuana Control Board.

Arizona: Department of Health Services

Arizona’s cannabis program is managed by the Department of Health Services. Initially established for medical use in 2010, adult use was legalized in 2020. The state emphasizes safe and informed access to cannabis products. Learn more at Arizona Department of Health Services.

Arkansas: Department of Health

Arkansas regulates medical cannabis through its Department of Health. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, passed in 2016, allows qualified patients to access cannabis for therapeutic uses. For more details, visit Arkansas Medical Marijuana.

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California: Bureau of Cannabis Control

California, pioneering medical cannabis since 1996 and adult use in 2016, has its program overseen by the Bureau of Cannabis Control. This body regulates retail sales, distribution, and testing. Additional insights are provided by the San Francisco Office of Cannabis. Visit California Bureau of Cannabis Control for comprehensive information.

Colorado: Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED)

Colorado, a leader in cannabis legalization, offers both medical and adult use since 2012. The MED is responsible for regulating licenses, compliance, and safety. More details can be found at Colorado Marijuana Enforcement.

Connecticut: Department of Consumer Protection

Connecticut’s cannabis program is managed by the Department of Consumer Protection, focusing on medical use since 2012 and transitioning to include adult use. For further details, visit Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program.

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Delaware: Division of Public Health

Delaware’s medical marijuana program is managed by the Division of Public Health, established in 2011. The program provides access to cannabis for patients with specific medical conditions. Learn more at Delaware Health and Social Services.

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Everbody Else 

  1. Idaho – Currently does not allow any form of marijuana use, including medical or adult-use cannabis.
  2. Indiana – No medical or adult-use cannabis is allowed; however, CBD oil with less than 0.3% THC is legal for specific medical conditions.
  3. Kansas – Similar to Indiana, there is no medical or adult-use cannabis program, but CBD products with no THC are legal.
  4. Kentucky – Medical use of cannabis is not permitted, but CBD oil is allowed for medical purposes.
  5. Nebraska – Medical and recreational cannabis is illegal, though there’s a push for medical cannabis legalization.
  6. North Carolina – Medical cannabis is illegal, but there is limited use of CBD for specific medical conditions.
  7. South Carolina – No medical or recreational cannabis is allowed, but CBD with less than 0.9% THC is permitted for certain severe medical conditions.
  8. Tennessee – Medical cannabis is not legalized, but CBD oil containing less than 0.9% THC can be prescribed for certain conditions.
  9. Texas – Cannabis use is illegal for the most part, but the state has a very limited compassionate use program for CBD low in THC.
  10. Wisconsin – No comprehensive medical or adult-use cannabis programs, though non-psychoactive CBD is legal.

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Florida: Department of Health

Florida’s medical cannabis program is overseen by the Department of Health, approved through a constitutional amendment in 2016. The state has a growing network of dispensaries providing medical cannabis to registered patients. Visit Florida Health – Office of Medical Marijuana Use for more information.

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Georgia: Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Georgia’s program, governed by the Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, provides low THC oil to registered patients. Established recently, this program is tailored to a narrow list of medical conditions. Visit Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission for more information.

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Hawaii: Department of Health

Hawaii offers a medical cannabis program regulated by the Department of Health since 2000. The program emphasizes safe and effective access to cannabis for patients with various qualifying conditions. More details are available at Hawaii Medical Cannabis Program.

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Illinois: Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer

Illinois offers a comprehensive program for both medical and adult use, managed by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Since 2020, the state has emphasized equitable industry participation. More information is available at Illinois Cannabis Regulation.

Iowa: Medical Cannabidiol Board

Iowa’s program, overseen by the Medical Cannabidiol Board, is focused on medical cannabis, offering products with a cap on THC content. Established in 2017, the program is limited to patients with severe medical conditions. Learn more at Iowa’s Office of Medical Cannabidiol.

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Louisiana: Department of Health

Louisiana’s medical marijuana program is administered by the Department of Health, legalized in 2016. It allows doctors to recommend medical cannabis for a broad range of conditions. Further information can be found at Louisiana Department of Health.

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Maine: Office of Marijuana Policy

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy manages both medical and adult-use cannabis since 2016. The office ensures regulation and compliance across all cannabis operations within the state. Detailed information can be found at Maine Office of Marijuana Policy.

Maryland: Medical Cannabis Commission

Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission regulates medical cannabis, focusing on safe and effective patient access since 2013. The state has a well-established network of dispensaries and focuses on patient care. Visit Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission for more.

Massachusetts: Cannabis Control Commission

Massachusetts regulates medical and adult-use cannabis through its Cannabis Control Commission, established after legalization in 2016. The commission emphasizes safety, access, and regulatory compliance. Further information is available at Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

Michigan: Cannabis Regulatory Agency

Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency handles both medical and adult-use cannabis, providing comprehensive regulations and resources to ensure a controlled and safe cannabis environment since legalization in 2008 for medical and 2018 for adult use. Visit Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency for additional details.

Minnesota: Office of Cannabis Management

Minnesota’s medical cannabis program is managed by the Office of Cannabis Management, focusing on providing comprehensive patient care since 2014. The state offers detailed resources and guidelines at Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.

Mississippi: State Department of Health

Mississippi legalized medical marijuana in 2020 through a voter initiative, managed by the State Department of Health. The program is focused on providing cannabis for patients with serious medical conditions. Visit Mississippi State Department of Health for additional details.

Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services

Missouri’s medical cannabis program, regulated by the Department of Health and Senior Services, was established following the passage of a ballot measure in 2018. The state also legalized adult use in 2022. More information can be accessed at Missouri Medical Marijuana Program.

Montana: Department of Revenue

Montana regulates both medical and adult-use cannabis through its Department of Revenue, emphasizing compliance and safety in cannabis operations. The state legalized medical cannabis in 2004 and adult use in 2020. More details are available at Montana Department of Revenue.

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Nevada: Department of Taxation

Nevada’s cannabis program, overseen by the Department of Taxation, offers both medical and adult-use cannabis with a focus on strict regulation and compliance. The state has been at the forefront of cannabis innovation since legalization in 2000 for medical use and 2016 for adult use. Visit Nevada Department of Taxation for more information.

New Jersey: Cannabis Regulatory Commission

New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission manages both medical and recently legalized adult-use cannabis, focusing on safety, equity, and economic development within the cannabis sector. Detailed resources can be found at New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

New Mexico: Cannabis Control Division

New Mexico’s Cannabis Control Division regulates all aspects of medical and adult-use cannabis, ensuring compliance with state laws and providing educational resources for consumers and businesses alike. Visit New Mexico Cannabis Control Division for more information.

New York: Office of Cannabis Management

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management oversees medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp, providing comprehensive guidelines and regulatory frameworks aimed at ensuring public safety and market stability. More details can be accessed at New York Office of Cannabis Management.

New Hampshire: Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire has a medical cannabis program overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services, established in 2013. The program allows for therapeutic cannabis use under strict regulations. Learn more at Therapeutic Cannabis Program – New Hampshire.

North Dakota: Department of Health

North Dakota’s medical marijuana program is managed by the Department of Health, approved by voters in 2016. It provides access to medical cannabis for patients with qualifying medical conditions. Visit North Dakota Medical Marijuana Division for more details.

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Ohio: Department of Commerce, Cannabis Control

Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program, under the Department of Commerce, regulates all medical cannabis activities, focusing on patient safety and access since legalization in 2016. Further details are available at Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.

Oklahoma: Medical Marijuana Authority

Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Authority oversees one of the most rapidly growing medical cannabis programs in the U.S., established in 2018. The program is known for its liberal licensing policies and extensive patient access. Visit Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority for more information.

Oregon: Liquor Control Commission

Oregon, with a cannabis program managed by the Liquor Control Commission, offers both medical and adult-use cannabis since 1998 for medical and 2014 for adult use, focusing on comprehensive regulation and environmental sustainability. More information can be found at Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

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Pennsylvania: Department of Health

Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program is administered by the Department of Health, initiated in 2016. The program provides comprehensive access to medical cannabis for patients with serious medical conditions. Further information can be found at Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program.

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Rhode Island: Office of Cannabis Regulation

Rhode Island’s Office of Cannabis Regulation ensures the safe use and distribution of medical cannabis, with plans to expand into adult use. Established in 2006, the program focuses on patient care and regulatory compliance. Visit Rhode Island Office of Cannabis Regulation for additional details.

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South Dakota: Department of Health

South Dakota has legalized both medical and adult-use cannabis. The medical cannabis program, overseen by the Department of Health, was established in 2020. More details are available at South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program.

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United States Federal Government

Link: IRS – EIN

Link: IRS – Cannabis

Link: OSHA

Link: FDA

Link: USDA – Hemp

Link: USDA – Licensed Processors

Link: Memorandum on 280E

Link: Information on The 2018 Farm Bill

Utah: Department of Health

Utah’s medical cannabis program, managed by the Department of Health, was established in 2018. It focuses on providing patients with safe and responsible access to medical cannabis. Learn more at Utah Medical Cannabis.

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Virginia: Cannabis Control Authority

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Vermont: Department of Public Safety

Vermont has both medical and adult-use cannabis programs. The medical cannabis program, managed by the Department of Public Safety since 2004, emphasizes patient care and regulatory compliance. Adult use was legalized in 2018. Additional details can be found at Vermont Marijuana Registry.

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Washington: State Liquor and Cannabis Board

Washington’s State Liquor and Cannabis Board regulates one of the first states to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis, focusing on public safety and product integrity. Washington has been a leader in cannabis policy since 1998 for medical and 2012 for adult use. Visit Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board for more information.

West Virginia: Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Medical Cannabis

West Virginia’s Office of Medical Cannabis, under the Department of Health and Human Resources, manages the state’s medical cannabis program established in 2017, focusing on patient safety and therapeutic benefits. For more information, visit West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.

Wyoming: Department of Health

Wyoming permits the use of CBD oil with low THC content for specific medical conditions but does not have a comprehensive medical or adult-use cannabis program. Information about the limited use of cannabis products can be accessed through the Wyoming Department of Health.