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Federal Schedule I baseline remains in effect; state-by-state and territory overview with official links and safety notes. Always confirm on government portals.
30 sources ReadUnderstand California cannabis rules in plain language. See official state sources, retail compliance, local control, DUI, travel cautions, and links to our U.S. overview.
2 sources ReadUnderstand New York cannabis rules in plain language. See official state sources, licensing, local restrictions, DUI/transport cautions, and links to our U.S. overview.
2 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Florida's medical marijuana framework with official verification links (OMMU, statutes, registry). Safety notes, FAQs, and internal crosslinks.
3 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Texas's Compassionate Use Program with official verification links (DPS CUP, CURT, H&S Code Ch. 487). Safety notes, FAQs, and internal crosslinks.
3 sources ReadSee how Illinois regulates cannabis, how federal law still applies, and where to verify details on official portals. Plain-language guide with safety notes.
3 sources ReadUnderstand Pennsylvania's cannabis framework, how federal law still applies, and where to confirm details on official portals. Plain-language guide with safety notes.
3 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Ohio cannabis law with official state links, federal cautions, DUIC reminders, and crosslinks to U.S. and safety guides.
3 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Michigan cannabis law with official state links, federal cautions, DUIC reminders, and crosslinks to U.S. and safety guides.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to New Jersey cannabis laws: adult-use, medical program, workplace rules, and DUI. Includes official NJ-CRC links and safety notes.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to Washington State cannabis laws--adult-use, medical program (DOH), retail (WSLCB), and DUI/THC per se statute--with official links.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Alaska cannabis laws at a glance: possession, home-grow, public use, retail regulation, and official state links. Neutral, safety-first guide.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Arizona cannabis laws under Prop 207: possession (1 oz; 5 g concentrate), home-grow limits, public use, and official state links. Neutral, safety-first guide.
1 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Colorado cannabis laws--adult-use & medical status, key limits, DUIC cautions, and official government links. Not legal advice.
2 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Georgia cannabis laws--limited low-THC medical program, recreational prohibitions, DUIC cautions, and official government links. Not legal advice.
2 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Hawaii cannabis laws with official links: medical program, compliance basics, impaired driving, and federal travel cautions.
2 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Maryland cannabis laws with official links: adult-use framework, medical program, impaired driving, and federal travel cautions.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Massachusetts cannabis laws with official links: Cannabis Control Commission, M.G.L. c.94G, and OUI/drugged-driving guidance. Plain-language overview with safety notes.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Minnesota cannabis laws with official links: Office of Cannabis Management, Ch. 342 & possession limits (§342.09). Plain-language overview with safety notes.
1 sources ReadA concise Missouri cannabis law overview with official state links, safety disclaimers, and pointers to trusted 420.place pages. Verify on Missouri's government portal before acting.
3 sources ReadA concise Nevada cannabis law overview with official state links, safety disclaimers, and pointers to trusted 420.place pages. Verify on Nevada's government portals before acting.
1 sources ReadPlain-language overview of North Carolina cannabis laws: no statewide adult-use or medical program yet, active 2025 bills, and EBCI tribal medical program. Official links included.
3 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Oregon cannabis laws with OLCC (adult-use) and OHA/OMMP (medical). Official portals and safety notes included.
2 sources ReadVirginia 2025 cannabis law overview: adult possession, home grow, medical program, driving rules, and penalties--with links to the Virginia Code, CCA, and official sources.
3 sources ReadGermany's cannabis law (CanG): key rules on possession, homegrow, and adult-only clubs, plus medical access and verification links. Plain-language guide with official sources.
6 sources ReadBrazil overview: medical cannabis products through ANVISA, patient import rules, STF decriminalization ruling context, and how to verify on official government sites.
3 sources ReadNo EU-wide legalization: member states set their own cannabis rules. See pilots, medical frameworks, and official links--plus country pages for Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and more.
5 sources ReadPlain-language overview of India's cannabis laws: NDPS Act (federal), bhang/state excise, and FSSAI hemp seed rules--with official government links and safety notes.
3 sources ReadRussia prohibits recreational and medical cannabis at the federal level. Learn the offences, enforcement context, and verify with official laws (3-FZ, Criminal Code 228/228.1, Gov. Decree 1002).
2 sources ReadUnderstand Mexico's cannabis law: medical regulations under COFEPRIS and the Supreme Court decision on personal self-consumption. Official links, safety notes, and verification steps.
2 sources ReadUnderstand UK cannabis laws: prohibition for recreational use, limited medical access, CBD/licensing rules, strict drug-driving limits, and official links.
4 sources ReadUnderstand France's cannabis laws: illegal for recreational use, medical and CBD nuances, administrative fines, and strict road safety rules with official links.
4 sources ReadUnderstand Italy's cannabis laws in plain language: DPR 309/1990, criminal vs. administrative sanctions, and medical access. Includes official legal links and safety notes.
2 sources ReadSpain's cannabis laws in plain language: private use context, public consumption fines (LO 4/2015), criminal trafficking, and the nuanced clubs landscape--plus official links.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to Dutch cannabis law: Opium Act (Opiumwet), coffeeshop tolerance rules, medical access, and the government's controlled cannabis supply chain experiment--with official links.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Australia's cannabis laws: federal medicinal framework (TGA, TGO 93), ACT personal-use reforms, and state-by-state differences--with official links for verification.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to New Zealand cannabis law: medicinal scheme via prescription, Misuse of Drugs Act controls, and official links to verify details.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to South Africa's cannabis rules: private adult use decriminalised (2018), Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 framework, and official links.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to South Korea's cannabis laws: strict national prohibitions, limited medical allowances, and official legal references.
2 sources ReadPlain-language guide to Japan's cannabis laws, including the Dec 12, 2024 amendments: national prohibitions, official law links, and travel cautions.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to Israel's cannabis laws: how the Ministry of Health's Medical Cannabis Unit permits medical use, what remains illegal, and where to verify rules.
2 sources ReadUruguay legalized and regulates adult-use and medical cannabis under Law 19.172 via IRCCA. Learn about pharmacy purchase, clubs, and homegrow--verify on official links.
4 sources ReadColombia regulates medical cannabis and sets hemp at ≤1% THC. Adult-use remains illegal; possession/trafficking laws apply. Verify on official links inside.
4 sources ReadArgentina allows medical cannabis via REPROCANN and regulates industrial hemp; non-medical use remains prohibited. Verify on official government links inside.
3 sources ReadUnderstand Portugal's cannabis law: drug use/possession decriminalized (administrative), trafficking criminalized, and a regulated medical framework. Official links included.
3 sources ReadUnderstand Swiss cannabis law: medical access under BetmG, FOPH-approved pilot trials for adult-use research, and what remains illegal. Official links included.
4 sources ReadUnderstand Türkiye's cannabis law: strict prohibitions under Law No. 2313, criminal penalties, narrow medical/industrial pathways. Official legal links included.
2 sources ReadThe UAE criminalises cannabis under Federal Decree-Law 30/2021. Read a plain-language overview with official government links and traveler cautions.
2 sources ReadChina strictly prohibits non-medical cannabis. CBD and cannabis-derived ingredients are banned in cosmetics since 2021. Read official links and safety notes.
3 sources ReadIn the Philippines, cannabis is illegal under RA 9165 with strict enforcement. Read a plain-language overview with official links and safety notes.
2 sources ReadCambodia prohibits cannabis under national drug laws. This overview links to official/authoritative texts and reminds travelers to verify. Not legal advice.
2 sources ReadVietnam prohibits cannabis under national drug laws. See the primary law and decrees on narcotic lists, with official references. Not legal advice.
3 sources ReadA plain-language overview of Saudi Arabia's cannabis laws: strict prohibition and severe penalties, with official legal links. Not legal advice.
3 sources ReadA practical, source-linked overview of cannabis law in Czechia: medical access, criminal law context, and where to verify on official government sites.
3 sources ReadThailand tightened cannabis rules in 2025: cannabis flower reclassified as a controlled herb for medical use with prescription-based access. Official links and verification steps inside.
4 sources ReadIndonesia strictly prohibits cannabis under Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics. Read a plain-language overview with official government links and traveler warnings.
2 sources ReadSingapore enforces strict cannabis laws under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Learn the rules, penalties, and find official government links (CNB, Statutes Online).
3 sources ReadUnderstand Malaysia's cannabis laws at a glance: strict prohibitions under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Poisons Act 1952, plus official government links and safety notes.
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