How's Pot Doing in Delaware?

Cannabis is 90% Legal in Delaware

Last reviewed: January 13, 2026

Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Delaware?

YES

"Delaware's adult-use marijuana law permits adults aged 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana, or 750 milligrams of concentrated THC products." - omc.delaware.gov

Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Delaware?

YES

"Beginning August 1, 2025, adults 21 and older may purchase marijuana for personal use from licensed retail marijuana stores in Delaware. Only purchases from licensed and regulated dispensaries are legal under state law." - omc.delaware.gov

Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Delaware?

NO

"No. All plant production is restricted to licensed cultivation centers." - omc.delaware.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Delaware?

YES

""A registered qualifying patient shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or denial of any right or privilege, including but not limited to civil penalty or disciplinary action by a court or occupational or professional licensing board or bureau, for the medical use of marijuana pursuant to this chapter, if the registered qualifying patient does not possess more than 6 ounces of usable marijuana."" - delcode.delaware.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Delaware?

YES

"A registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver may purchase medical marijuana from a compassion center. Compassion centers are the only entities authorized to cultivate, manufacture, and dispense medical marijuana to registered patients and their designated caregivers in Delaware." - omc.delaware.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Delaware?

YES

"A registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver may apply to the Department for approval to cultivate and manufacture marijuana. A registered qualifying patient may cultivate and manufacture marijuana for personal use as follows: No more than 6 mature, flowering marijuana plants; No more than 6 immature marijuana plants or seedlings; Marijuana must be cultivated at the home address of record." - legis.delaware.gov