Marijuana Possession Limits by State in 2026

People usually ask one question first: how much can I have? The answer changes at the state line, and in a few states the agency page, the statute and the governor's office give different numbers. We list what each source says instead of picking one quietly. Use the table, then open the state guide for the details.

Possession and Home Grow by State


Ohio	Legal 21+	2.5 oz plant material, 15 g extract	6 per adult, 12 per household	SB 56 makes exceeding the plant limit by any amount a crime.
Virginia	Legal 21+	2 oz per Code text and CCA FAQ. The governor's release says 1 oz.	4 per household	Sources disagree on the carry limit.
New Jersey	Legal 21+	6 oz	Not allowed	Purchase limit of 1 oz per transaction at dispensaries.
New York	Legal 21+	3 oz flower, 24 g concentrate carried	Medical patients: 3 mature and 3 immature, household cap 6 and 6	Adult-use home grow rules sit in a separate Office FAQ.
Michigan	Legal 21+	2.5 oz, with no more than 15 g concentrate	12 per residence	Amounts over 2.5 oz at home must be locked up.
Illinois	Legal 21+	Residents: 60 g flower, 1,000 mg THC infused, 10 g concentrate	Medical patients only, 5 plants	A state FAQ still shows older, lower numbers.
California	Legal 21+	28.5 g (1 oz), plus concentrate	6 plants	Older state health materials. Counties can set stricter rules.
New Mexico	Legal 21+	2 oz flower, 16 g concentrate, 800 mg edibles (secondary sources)	Up to 12 per adult, 6 mature	Household cap of 12 mature plants. Sources disagree on home storage.
Colorado	Legal 21+	2 oz	6 per adult, 12 per household (secondary sources)	No more than 3 flowering at once per one source.
Arizona	Legal 21+	1 oz, up to 5 g concentrate (secondary sources)	6 per adult, 12 per residence	Landlords can prohibit cultivation.
Missouri	Legal 21+	Limits not in our sources	Separate cultivation card	Adult cultivation term and fee unclear.
Massachusetts	Legal 21+	Adult limits not in our sources. Medical: 60-day supply, up to 10 oz on the caregiver page	Not stated	Question 8 repeal was rejected Nov. 3, 2026.
Oklahoma	Not legal	Not applicable. Medical program only.	Not stated	Voters rejected State Question 820 in 2023.
Louisiana	Not legal	Medical: 71 g flower per 14 days	Not allowed	HB 568 adds jail time for consuming near schools.
Arkansas	Not legal	Not applicable. Medical program only.	Not stated	Card is $50 per year.
Pennsylvania	Not legal	Not applicable. Medical program only.	Not allowed	Legalization bills have not passed the Senate.
Florida	Not legal	Medical: 2.5 oz smokable per 35-day order	Not allowed	State materials from 2019 and 2022 also cite a 4 oz possession figure.
Georgia	Not legal	Medical: 12,000 mg THC. Otherwise 1 oz or less is a misdemeanor.	Not allowed	More than 1 oz is a felony.
North Carolina	Not legal	Not applicable. Half an ounce or less is a Class 3 misdemeanor.	Not allowed	More than 1.5 oz is a Class I felony.

Limits come from the state agency or statute named in each guide. Some sources are dated and are flagged there. This is not legal advice.

Where the Sources Disagree

Virginia: the Code text and the Cannabis Control Authority FAQ show 2 ounces away from home, while 2021 materials and the governor's June 2026 release describe 1 ounce.
Illinois: the compiled statute lists 60 grams for residents, but a state FAQ and the 2019 enacted text show 30 grams.
California: the state health FAQ gives 8 grams of concentrate while a statute summary gives 4 grams.
New Mexico: sources disagree on whether home storage is limited, and on whether public possession limits are on the state page.
Missouri: the rule text says an adult cultivation card lasts 12 months, while the fee schedule says three years.
Florida: a 35-day smokable order is capped at 2.5 ounces, while older materials cite a 4 ounce possession figure.

Where Adult Use Is Legal

Adults 21 and older can possess marijuana in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Virginia. Virginia has no legal stores yet, and New Jersey does not allow home grow even though it sells legally.

Where It Is Still a Crime

Georgia treats one ounce or less as a misdemeanor with up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, and anything over an ounce as a felony. North Carolina makes half an ounce or less a Class 3 misdemeanor with any jail sentence suspended. Pennsylvania and Florida allow marijuana only through their medical programs.

Patient Limits

Medical programs set their own limits. Georgia caps certified patients at 12,000 mg of THC. Florida limits smokable orders by 35-day supply. Illinois lets its Opioid Alternative Patient Program patients buy 2.5 ounces every 14 days. Our card cost guide shows what each program charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state allows the most marijuana?

New Jersey allows adults up to 6 ounces. Illinois residents may have 60 grams of flower under the current statute text, about 2.1 ounces.

Can I travel with marijuana between states?

No. New Jersey says cannabis cannot cross state lines, and Ohio's Senate Bill 56 criminalizes bringing legal marijuana into Ohio from another state.

Can I grow marijuana at home in New Jersey?

No. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission says only the Legislature can authorize home growing.

What is the penalty for one ounce in Georgia?

A misdemeanor with up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, unless you hold a medical cannabis card.

Read the State Guides

Last verified November 13, 2026. Fees and rules change, and each state guide links its sources. Educational only, not medical or legal advice.