Medical Cannabis in Delaware

Program overview

Delaware operates Delaware Medical Marijuana Act, administered by Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.

How Delaware’s law developed

Signed into law May 2011. Recreational cannabis legalized April 2023 with HB 1 and HB 2. Retail sales expected 2025.

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Delaware Medical Marijuana

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Questions people in Delaware ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in Delaware?: Yes. Governor John Carney signed HB 1 into law in April 2023, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. Adults may possess up to one ounce. The state is developing the regulatory framework for recreational sales, with dispensaries expected to begin recreational sales as regulations are finalized.