Cannabis law in Indiana (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Possessing marijuana in Indiana is a Class B misdemeanour, with higher classes for prior drug convictions or larger amounts. Growing or cultivating marijuana is part of the same offence, and dealing in marijuana is a separate offence. No rule on medical use could be confirmed from the statute text read.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Criminal offence [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | No quantity is lawful. Knowingly or intentionally possessing marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia is a Class B misdemeanour; a Class A misdemeanour with a prior drug conviction or if packaged to look like low THC hemp extract; and a Level 6 felony with a prior drug conviction and at least 30 grams of marijuana (5 grams of hash oil, hashish or salvia). [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Medical cannabisPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The base offence is a Class B misdemeanour. It is a Class A misdemeanour with a prior conviction for a drug offence, or where the product is packaged to look like low THC hemp extract, and a Level 6 felony with a prior drug conviction and at least 30 grams of marijuana.
- Growing or cultivating marijuana is part of the possession offence in IC 35-48-4-11 and carries the same penalties; manufacturing for delivery is dealing under IC 35-48-4-10.
- Dealing in marijuana is a Class A misdemeanour, rising to a Level 6 or Level 5 felony depending on the amount, prior convictions, sale to a minor, or a retailer selling product packaged to look like low THC hemp extract.
Sources
- Indiana General Assembly: Indiana Code 2025, Title 35, IC 35-48-4-10 Dealing in marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia and IC 35-48-4-11 Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia (Internet Archive snapshot of 30 September 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| Possession for personal use | Criminal offence (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Growing at home | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
| Sale to consumers | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Indiana and neighbouring states
| State | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | Criminal offence (Class B misdemeanour) | No (criminal offence) | No (dealing is an offence) | — | ⚠ Not yet verified | — |
| Illinois | Legal for 21+ within limits | No (medical patients only) | Licensed dispensaries | Banned in public places | Medical programme with dispensaries | Yes, but half the resident limit |
| Kentucky | Class B misdemeanour, max 45 days | No (licensed cultivators only) | Trafficking is an offence | Patients only; no smoking, no vaping in public | Medical programme (KRS 218B) | Visiting patients 21+ with out-of-state card |
| Michigan | Legal for adults 21+, within limits | Yes: up to 12 plants | Licensed retailers | Not allowed in public places | Separate medical programme | Source silent on visitors |
| Ohio | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Medical programme (qualifying conditions) | No residency rule in the definition |
More rules in Indiana
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph (urban residential)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (enrolled in driver education)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 15
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (sold by certified retailers)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: No general ban; school property barred · Locking or one-handed knives: No separate rule
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, all seats · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, all seats
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.