On May 21, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its plan to update cannabis law to reschedule cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, putting it in the same category as anabolic steroids, ketamine, and testosterone.
The reclassification is not just great news for existing cannabis users and businesses but also for entrepreneurs who want to start their own cannabis business as federal reclassification would bring a massive wave of regulatory and financial relief — aiding cannabis businesses to flourish.
If you have been out of the loop on the state of cannabis legality in the United States and Canada, this is the crash course for you. In this article, we’ll go over the legal status of marijuana in the states, provinces, and territories across the US and Canada with the help of comprehensive maps, visual aids, and links to further resources such as dispensary laws by state and province.
Disclaimer: This page is meant to educate readers and spread awareness only — it has been fact-checked and is current as of June 25, 2024. It is not intended to be, nor should be considered legal advice. Given the evolving nature of cannabis regulations, legal advice of any nature should be sought from legal counsel.
