Medical cannabis: federal and state

Federal Schedule I listing, then state medical statutes.

Tier tags: L1 statute/ordinance, L2 final or temporary rule, L3 official guidance or agency action, L4 pending bill or proposed rule, L5 news or lead (never law).

Federal

[L2] Federal: Marihuana is listed in Schedule I in the eCFR text dated 2026-10-01. Quoted: "Marihuana 7360" Source: 21 CFR 1308.11(d) (eCFR, as of 2026-10-01)

States

[L1] Florida: Medical program: qualifying conditions. Quoted: "(2) QUALIFYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. — A patient must be diagnosed with at least one of the following conditions to qualify to receive marijuana or a marijuana delivery device: (a) Cancer. (b) Epilepsy. (c) Glaucoma." Source: Fla. Stat. § 381.986(2) (2025)
[L1] Ohio: Medical marijuana definition. Quoted: "(2) "Medical marijuana" means marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed, or used for a medical purpose in accordance with this chapter. "Medical marijuana" does not include adult-use marijuana or homegrown marijuana." Source: Ohio Rev. Code 3796.01(A)(2)

States (batch 5)

[L1] Rhode Island: Medical Marijuana Act (definitions). Quoted: "§ 21-28.6-3. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Authorized purchaser” means a natural person who is at least twenty-one (21) years old and who is registered with the department of health for the purposes of assisting a qualifying patient in purchasing marijuana from a compassion center. An authorized purchaser may assist no more than one patient, and is prohibited from consuming marijuana obtained for the use of the qualifying patient. An authorized purchaser shall be registered with the department of health and shall possesses a valid registry identification card." Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.6-3
[L1] West Virginia: Medical program lawful use. Quoted: "§16A-3-2. Lawful use of medical cannabis. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the use or possession of medical cannabis as set forth in this act is lawful within this state, subject to the following conditions:" Source: W. Va. Code § 16A-3-2
[L1] North Dakota: Medical marijuana chapter. Quoted: "CHAPTER 19-24.1 MEDICAL MARIJUANA 19-24.1-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: 1. "Advanced practice registered nurse" means an advanced practice registered nurse defined under section 43-12.1-02." Source: N.D.C.C. ch. 19-24.1
[L1] South Dakota: Medical cannabis: allowable amount. Quoted: "34-20G-1 . Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Allowable amount of cannabis,": (a) Three ounces of cannabis or less; (b) The quantity of cannabis products as established by rules promulgated by the department under § 34-20G-72 ;" Source: SDCL 34-20G-1
[L1] Delaware: Medical Marijuana Act. Quoted: "§ 4902A. Definitions (For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23) (Effective until May 21, 2027)." Source: 16 Del. C. § 4902A (version effective until May 21, 2027)
[L1] Texas: Compassionate Use: low-THC cannabis (10 mg THC per dosage unit). Quoted: ""Low-THC cannabis" means the plant Cannabis sativa L., and any part of that plant or any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, preparation, resin, or oil of that plant that contains not more than 10 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinols in each dosage unit." Source: Tex. Occ. Code § 169.001
[L1] New Hampshire: Therapeutic cannabis use. Quoted: "126-X:2 126-X:2 Therapeutic Use of Cannabis Protections. – I. A qualifying patient shall not be subject to arrest by state or local law enforcement, prosecution or penalty under state or municipal law, or denied any right or privilege for the therapeutic use of cannabis in accordance with this chapter, if the qualifying patient possesses an amount of cannabis that does not exceed the following: (a) Two ounces of usable cannabis; and (b) Any amount of unusable cannabis. II." Source: RSA 126-X:2

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[L1] District of Columbia: Medical cannabis program definitions; ABC Board / ABCA administer (opening text only). Quoted (browser-read 2026-10-29, partial): "(1) "ABC Board" means the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board established by § 25-201. (1A) "ABCA" means the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration established by § 25-202. (1B) "Adjacent" means located within the same physical structure as, and is abutting, adjoining, bordering, touching, contiguous to, or otherwise physically meeting. (1C) “Administer” or “administration” means the direct introduction of medical cannabis, whether by inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, into the body of a person. ..." Source: D.C. Code §7-1671.01
[L1] Hawaii: Medical cannabis definitions ("adequate supply"). Quoted (browser-read 2026-10-29, partial): "§329-121 Definitions. As used in this part: "Adequate supply" means an amount of medical cannabis jointly possessed between the qualifying patient and the primary caregiver that is not more than is reasonably necessary to ensure the uninterrupted availability of cannabis for the purpose of alleviating the symptoms or effects of a qualifying patient's debilitating medical condition; provided that an "adequate supply" shall not exceed: ten cannabis plants, whether immature or mature, and four ounces of usable cannabis at any given time. ..." Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. §329-121
[L1] Michigan: Medical Marihuana Act definitions (physician-patient relationship). Quoted (browser-read 2026-10-29, partial): "333.26423 Definitions. Sec. 3. 3. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) "Bona fide physician-patient relationship" means a treatment or counseling relationship between a physician and patient in which all of the following are present: (1) The physician has reviewed the patient's relevant medical records and completed a full assessment of the patient's medical history and current medical condition, including a relevant medical evaluation of the patient. (2) The physician has created and maintained records of the patient's condition in accord with medically accepted standards. ..." Source: MCL 333.26423
[L1] Minnesota: Medical cannabis endorsement types the office may issue to license holders. Quoted (browser-read 2026-10-29, partial): "Subdivision 1. MS 2024 [Repealed, 2026 c 123 s 118] [See Note.] Subd. 1a.Types of medical cannabis endorsements; authorized actions. The office may issue the following types of medical cannabis endorsements to a license holder: (1) a medical cannabis cultivation endorsement; (2) a medical cannabis manufacturer endorsement; and (3) a medical cannabis retail endorsement. ..." Source: Minn. Stat. §342.51
[L1] New Hampshire: Alternative treatment centers are not-for-profit entities registered under RSA 126-X:7. Quoted (browser-read 2026-10-29, partial): "126-X:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Alternative treatment center" means a not-for-profit entity registered under RSA 126-X:7 that acquires, possesses, cultivates, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, sells, supplies, and dispenses cannabis, and related supplies and educational materials, to qualifying patients, designated caregivers, other alternative treatment centers, and visiting qualifying patients. II. "Alternative treatment center agent" means a principal officer, board member, employee, manager, or volunteer of an alternative treatment center who is 21 years of age or older and has not been convicted of a felony or any felony drug-related offense. ..." Source: RSA 126-X:1
[L1] Ohio: Ch. 3796 definitions effective March 20, 2026 (SB 56); "medical marijuana" defined. Quoted (browser-read 2026-10-29, partial): "3796.01 Definitions. Effective: March 20, 2026 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 56 - 136th General Assembly. (A) As used in this chapter: (1) "Marijuana" means marihuana as defined in section 3719.01 of the Revised Code. (2) "Medical marijuana" means marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed, or used for a medical purpose in accordance with this chapter. "Medical marijuana" does not include adult-use marijuana or homegrown marijuana. ..." Source: Ohio Rev. Code §3796.01

Official text (batch 7)

[L1] Arizona: Medical: allowable amount for a qualifying patient. Quoted: "1. "Allowable amount of marijuana": (a) With respect to a qualifying patient, means: (i) Two and one-half ounces of usable marijuana. (ii) If the qualifying patient's registry identification card states that the qualifying patient is authorized to cultivate marijuana, twelve marijuana plants contained in an enclosed, locked facility, except that the plants are not required to be in an enclosed, locked facility if the plants are being transported because the qualifying patient is moving." Source: A.R.S. § 36-2801 (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act)
[L1] Nevada: Registry card holders exempt from state prosecution. Quoted: "Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 678C.300 , a person who holds a valid registry identification card issued to the person pursuant to NRS 678C.230 or 678C.270 is exempt from state prosecution for: (a) The possession, delivery or production of cannabis;" Source: NRS 678C.200
[L1] Oregon: Oregon Medical Marijuana Program registry cards. Quoted: "475C.783 Registry identification cardholders; eligibility; fees; rules. (1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program for the issuance of registry identification cards to applicants who meet the requirements of this section." Source: ORS 475C.783
[L1] Washington: Medical use of cannabis defined. Quoted: ""Medical use of cannabis" means the manufacture, production, possession, transportation, delivery, ingestion, application, or administration of cannabis for the exclusive benefit of a qualifying patient in the treatment of his or her terminal or debilitating medical condition." Source: RCW 69.51A.010
[L1] Virginia: Practitioner written certification. Quoted: "B. A practitioner in the course of his professional practice may issue a written certification for the use of cannabis products for treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use in accordance with the provisions of § 4.1-1601 ." Source: Va. Code § 54.1-3408.3
[L1] Iowa: Medical cannabidiol: qualifying conditions. Quoted: "2. “Debilitating medical condition” means any of the following: a. Cancer, if the underlying condition or treatment produces one or more of the following: (1) Severe or chronic pain. (2) Nausea or severe vomiting. (3) Cachexia or severe wasting. b." Source: Iowa Code § 124E.2 (Medical Cannabidiol Act)
[L1] Massachusetts: Medical use of marijuana chapter (definitions). Quoted: "Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-" Source: M.G.L. c. 94I, § 1
[L1] New Jersey: Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act enacted (now Jake Honig Act; current text UNVERIFIED). Quoted: "C.24:6I-1 Short title. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act."" Source: P.L.2009, c.307, § 1 (C.24:6I-1), as enacted
[L1] Missouri: Constitutional right to access medical marijuana. Quoted: "Section 1. Right to access medical marijuana. — 1. Purposes. This section is intended to permit state-licensed physicians and nurse practitioners to recommend marijuana for medical purposes to patients with serious illnesses and medical conditions." Source: Mo. Const. art. XIV, § 1

Official text (batch 7b)

[L1] Oklahoma: OMMA definitions. Quoted (browser-read, manual check): "Cite as: 63 O.S. § 427.2 (OSCN 2026), Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Amended by Laws 2024, SB 1995, c. 182, § 16, emerg. eff. April 26, 2024). As used in the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act: 1. 'Advertising' means the act of providing consideration for the publication, dissemination, solicitation, or circulation, of visual, oral, or written communication to induce directly or indirectly any person to patronize a particular medical marijuana business, or to purchase particular medical marijuana or a medical marijuana product. 4. 'Cannabinoid' means any of the chemical compounds that are active principles of marijuana;" Source: 63 O.S. § 427.2 (OSCN 2026; amended Laws 2024, c. 182)
[L1] Pennsylvania: Medical marijuana definitions. Quoted (browser-read, manual check): "'Medical marijuana.' Marijuana for certified medical use as set forth in this act. 'Medical marijuana organization.' A dispensary or a grower/processor. The term does not include a health care medical marijuana organization under Chapter 19. 'Medical marijuana product.' The final form and dosage of medical marijuana that is grown, processed, produced, sealed, labeled and tested by a grower/processor and sold to a dispensary." Source: 35 P.S. § 10231.103 (Medical Marijuana Act, Act 16 of 2016)

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[L1] Utah: Medical cannabis part definitions. Quoted (browser-read, manual check): "26B-4-201. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) 'Active tetrahydrocannabinol' means THC, any THC analog, and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid." Source: Utah Code § 26B-4-201 (version eff. 5/6/2026)
[L1] Maryland: Medical cannabis title definitions section. Quoted (browser-read, manual check): "§36–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated." Source: Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis § 36-101 (Title 36, medical cannabis)
[L1] Maine: Qualifying patient definition. Quoted (browser-read, manual check): "Qualifying patient means an individual who has been a resident of the State for at least 30 days and who possesses a valid written certification" Source: 22 M.R.S. § 2421-A (Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act; § 2422 repealed)
[L1] Vermont: Medical cannabis chapter definitions. Quoted (browser-read, manual check): "§ 972. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the Cannabis Control Board." Source: 7 V.S.A. § 972 (ch. 37, Medical Cannabis Dispensaries)

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Authority tiers: L1 statute, L2 final/temporary rule, L3 official guidance, L4 pending bill/proposed rule, L5 news/lead/commentary (never law). Sources checked: 2026-10-30.