Current status
Indiana does not currently operate a medical cannabis program that The Caregivers Grove can verify. Nothing on this page should be read as legal advice — check the official state source before acting.
How Indiana’s law developed
Indiana has not legalized medical marijuana. CBD oil became available under limited conditions in 2018 via SEA 52. Multiple medical cannabis bills have been introduced but not passed.
Questions people in Indiana ask
- Is medical marijuana legal in Indiana?
- No. Indiana has not legalized medical marijuana. CBD products with less than 0.3% THC became available in 2018. Cannabis possession remains a criminal offense.
- Can I use CBD in Indiana?
- Yes. CBD products derived from hemp with less than 0.3% THC are legal and widely available. Indiana was one of the first states to specifically regulate retail CBD sales.
- What neighboring states have medical marijuana?
- Illinois (recreational and medical), Michigan (recreational and medical), Ohio (recreational and medical), and Kentucky (medical) all border Indiana with legal programs.
- Are there efforts to legalize in Indiana?
- Multiple bills have been introduced in the Indiana legislature. Growing bipartisan support exists, particularly for medical use, but no legislation has passed.
- What are the penalties for marijuana in Indiana?
- Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor (up to 180 days, $1,000 fine). Over 30 grams is a felony. Prior offenses and enhancing factors increase penalties.
