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The Ultimate Guide to State-Wise Legalisation of THC Beverages

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14/03/2023 Find the updated rules of the game in your state as of March 2023.

It's clear that Cannabis isn't “cool” anymore, what, with the number of people consuming it in all shapes and forms - whether it's in a recreational or medicinal capacity. It's a great sign of development that Cannabis is becoming more and more normalized with legalization across the United States of America, and definitely something to celebrate.

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The one product that continues to be associated with the cool kids on the block is Cannabis Drinks.

Why drink your Cannabis? 

When you drink cannabis, the cannabinoids are absorbed through your digestive system and liver, which can result in a longer-lasting and more intense high than smoking or vaping. Additionally, drinking cannabis may be a more discreet way to consume it, as there is no smoke or odor. They are also readily available in microdoses, so you can sip a whole can as a seltzer, tonic, cola, or soft drink alternate without getting too intoxicated. The biggest advantage? It can be made, sold, and consumed across multi-states of America. 

Here is a comprehensive list of the states where you can recreationally consume your marijuana  -

STATE

MEDICINAL

RECREATIONAL

NOTES

Alabama

Yes

No

Illegal possession will lead to 6 month suspension of drivers licence

Alaska

Yes

Yes 

Since 2014

Arizona

Yes

Yes

Since 2014

Arkansas

Yes

No

Illegal possession will lead to 6 month suspension of drivers licence

California

Yes

Yes

Since 2016

Colorado

Yes

Yes

Since 2012

Connecticut

Yes

Yes

Since 2020

Delaware

Decriminalised

Decriminalised 

Cannabis was legalized in May 2022 but the bill has not yet been vetoed or signed

Florida

Yes

No

 

Georgia

CBD with THC Only

 

Cannabis use decriminalised in the cities of Atlanta and Savannah and in some more jurisdictions

Hawaii

Decriminalised

Decriminalised

 

Idaho

No

No

 

Illinois

Yes

Yes

Since 2019

Indiana

No

No

In 2019 possession was decriminalized in Marion County

Iowa

Yes

CBD with THC only

 

Kansas

No

No

possession and treatment of up to 5% THC CBD oil if used for treating debilitating conditions

Kentucky

No

No

 

Louisiana

Decriminalised

Decriminalised

 

Maine

Yes

Yes

Since 2016

Maryland

Yes

Decriminalised

Currently a bill is in place to legalize cannabis on or after July 2023 

Massachusetts

Yes

Yes

Since 2016

Michigan

Yes

Yes

Since 2018

Minnesota

Yes

Decriminalised

 

Mississippi

CBD with THC only

 

must be obtained from University of Mississippi; cannot exceed 0.5% THC

Missouri

Yes

Decriminalised 

Allows for home cultivation

Montana

Yes

Yes

 

Nebraska

No

No

Civil Infraction

Nevada

Yes

Yes

 

New Hampshire

Yes

Decriminalised

 

New Jersey

Yes

Yes

2020

New Mexico

Yes

Yes

2021

New York

Yes

Yes

2021

North Carolina

Yes

Decriminalised

The program is limited to a very small subset of the population of study participants

Ohio

Yes

Decriminalised

 

Oklahama

Yes

No

 

Oregon

Yes

Yes

Since 2014

Pennsylvania

Yes

No

Decriminalised in the larger municipalities

Rhode Island

Yes

No

 

South Carolina

CBD with THC only

 

CBD oil exceeding 0.9% THC legal with medical cannabis license; very restrictive list of qualifying conditions

South Dakota

Yes

In process

 

Tennessee

CBD with THC only

   

Texas

CBD with THC only

Some municipal decriminalisation

 

Utah

Yes

No

 

Vermont

Yes

Yes

Since 2020

Virginia

Yes

Yes

Since 2021

Washington

Yes

Yes

Since 2012

West Virginia

Yes

Yes

Since 2017

Wisconsin

CBD with THC only

Some municipal decriminalisation

 

Wyoming

No

No

 

CBD with THC only

CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the most common cannabinoids found in cannabis products. THC and CBD are in both marijuana and hemp. Marijuana contains much more THC than hemp, while hemp has a lot of CBD.

People take CBD and THC in a variety of ways, and they can be consumed separately or together. However, some research suggests that taking them together — along with smaller organic compounds in the cannabis plant, known as terpenes or terpenoids — is more effective than taking CBD or THC alone.

Decriminalisation

Decriminalization of cannabis means it would remain illegal, but the legal system would not prosecute a person for possession under a specified amount. Instead, the penalties would range from no penalties at all to civil fines, drug education, or drug treatment. No state has legalized cannabis thus far.

Cannabis Drinks Expo

For more information on the world of marijuana and drinks, Cannabis Drinks Expo is the place to be. 

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Written by Stuti Khetan, Beverage Trade Network

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