Cannabis laws by location
What's legal where you live, in plain English. The DMV has three different sets of rules: know them before you cross a border.
VA
Cannabis laws in Virginia
Possession is legal for adults 21+. Licensed retail sales are scheduled to begin July 1, 2027.
Reviewed Oct 31, 2026
MD
Cannabis laws in Maryland
Adult-use cannabis has been legal and sold in licensed dispensaries since July 1, 2023.
Reviewed Oct 31, 2026
DC
Cannabis laws in Washington, DC
Possession and home grow are legal for adults 21+; sales happen through the licensed medical program.
Reviewed Oct 31, 2026
General information only, not legal advice. Never carry cannabis across state lines: it remains illegal under federal law.