Cannabis law in Kansas (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Possessing marijuana is a criminal offence in Kansas: a first offence is a class B nonperson misdemeanour, rising with prior convictions. Cultivating and distributing are felonies depending on quantity.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Criminal offence [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [2] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [2] |
| Driving after cannabis usePersonal use by an adult | Driving under the influence of any drug to a degree that makes the driver incapable of safely driving is DUI. There is no fixed THC limit; the 0.08 limit applies to alcohol. [3] |
| Medical cannabisPersonal use by an adult | Not available [1] |
Notes
- Subsequent offences: class A misdemeanour after one prior conviction, a drug severity level 5 felony after two or more. Possession of a cannabidiol treatment preparation for a qualifying condition has an affirmative defence under 21-5706(d).
- Cultivation is graded by plant count; the lowest graded tier is more than 4 but fewer than 50 plants (drug severity level 3 felony).
- Kansas has no medical cannabis programme. People with a debilitating condition and a physician letter have a defence for possessing a cannabidiol treatment preparation.
Sources
- Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes: K.S.A. 21-5706 Unlawful possession of controlled substances; penalties (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes: K.S.A. 21-5705 Unlawful manufacture, cultivation or distribution of controlled substances; penalties (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes: K.S.A. 8-1567 Driving under the influence (consulted 10 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)) |
Kansas and neighbouring states
| State | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | Criminal offence | No (felony) | No | — | No programme; CBD-oil defence only | — |
| Colorado | ⚠ Not yet verified | Up to 6 plants per person; 12 per home | Licensed retail stores | Banned in public; licensed venues excepted | Yes, for registered patients | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Missouri | Legal for adults 21+, within limits | Yes, with a registration card | Licensed dispensaries | Banned outside licensed areas | Medical programme (ID cards) | Source silent on visitors |
| Nebraska | 1 oz or less: infraction, $300 fine (first time) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Legal for qualified patients; programme not yet running | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Oklahoma | Criminal offence without a medical licence | ⚠ Not yet verified | Prohibited (licensed medical dispensaries only) | — | Licensed patients (broad access) | Out-of-state medical patients: 30-day licence |
More rules in Kansas
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph (urban districts) · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 65 mph; 55 mph on county roads
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 15 (restricted licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 14 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1-3, bicycle rules · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (licensed retail; bottle rockets banned)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Only with intent to use unlawfully · Locking or one-handed knives: No switchblade or locking-knife rule
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 per hour (state law)
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Texting only · Hands-free use: Allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, age 14+ · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, age 14+ (adults: secondary enforcement)
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.