The following states and territories have passed laws allowing for the personal possession and consumption of cannabis by adults. Generally, this means a policy that supports a legally controlled market for marijuana, where consumers can buy marijuana for personal use from a safe legal source.
States/Territories with Legalized Marijuana
| Alaska | Arizona | California |
| CNMI | Colorado | District of Columbia |
| Guam | Illinois | Maine |
| Massachusetts | Michigan | Montana* |
| Nevada | New Jersey* | Oregon |
| South Dakota** | Vermont | Washington |
* The Montana and New Jersey laws take effect on January 1, 2021. New Jersey’s law requires the additional passage of enabling legislation from state lawmakers prior to implementation.
** South Dakota’s amendment takes effect on July 1, 2021.