Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 U.S. states and the District of Columbia as of 2025. The states where recreational cannabis use is legal include:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
This legalization allows adults to purchase and consume marijuana recreationally, with specific possession limits and cultivation rules varying by state
