How many states have legalized recreational marijuana?

State Marijuana Laws in 2018 Map Thirty states and the District of Columbia currently have laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form. Eight states and the District of Columbia have adopted the most expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Most recently, sales of recreational-use marijuana in California kicked off on Jan. 1. read more

The Golden State will have recreational marijuana starting in January 2018, but the state and individual cities and counties are still working out the details. Local officials are currently working to regulate the licensing for dispensaries before January, but there will be many limitations on the drug. read more

Eight states have legalized recreational marijuana use in the United States. They are Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Washington, D.C., also allows the recreational use of marijuana. read more