How's Pot Doing

Cannabis is

90% LEGAL 90% LEGAL

in Delaware

Reviewed · Official info: omc.delaware.gov

Recreational

  • Legal to have
  • Buy in store
  • Grow at home

Medical

  • Legal to have
  • Buy in store
  • Grow at home

Recreational

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

“Dispensaries provide a secure, state-regulated environment where registered medical patients and adult-use customers can obtain licensed cannabis products responsibly and legally.” — 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 to consume cannabis in parks, on sidewalks, or similar outdoor public spaces in the state of Delaware?

NO

“No. Consuming marijuana in an area accessible to the public is illegal.” — omc.delaware.gov

Is it legal for public businesses such as cafes, bars, or conference centers to allow on-site cannabis consumption in the state of Delaware?

NO

“No. Consuming marijuana in an area accessible to the public is illegal.” — omc.delaware.gov

Medical

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

YES

“Patients don't need a debilitating medical condition to get a card for medical marijuana. Now, doctors can decide if a patient has a medical condition that would benefit from using marijuana for treatment.” — omc.delaware.gov

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

YES

“Dispensaries provide a secure, state-regulated environment where registered medical patients and adult-use customers can obtain licensed cannabis products responsibly and legally.” — omc.delaware.gov

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

NO

“No. Patients and caregivers are not authorized to grow or cultivate marijuana.” — omc.delaware.gov

Quotes are from the state's own .gov pages. How the score works is on the about page.