Is marijuana legal in Indiana 2024
Recreational Use
- Illegal
- Possession penalties:
- Under 30 grams: Class B misdemeanor — up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine
- Over 30 grams or repeat offense: Class A misdemeanor or felony — up to a year in prison and a fine of at least $5,000
Medical Use
- No full medical marijuana program
- Only exception: CBD oil
- Must contain less than 0.3% THC
- Initially for epilepsy (2017), expanded to general use in 2018
- Must meet labeling and testing standards
Decriminalization
- Not enacted
- All possession offenses are criminal, not civil
Legal Sales
- No legal dispensaries
- No retail sales of cannabis allowed
- Only hemp-derived CBD oil available for purchase
2024 Legislative Activity
- Several bills proposed for:
- Medical marijuana legalization
- Decriminalization of small possession amounts
- All failed to pass in the state legislature
- Continued opposition from dominant political leadership
Border State Contrast
- Marijuana is legal in neighboring states like Illinois and Michigan
- Indiana maintains strict enforcement despite regional trends
Federal Context
- Marijuana remains federally illegal
- Indiana does not follow relaxed federal guidelines and enforces its own laws rigorously
Conclusion
- Marijuana is fully illegal in Indiana as of 2024
- Only hemp-derived CBD oil with less than 0.3% THC is legally allowed
- No progress on legalization or decriminalization at the state level
