Is Weed Legal in Massachusetts?
Comprehensive legal status information for Weed in Massachusetts
Recreational and medical use legal in Massachusetts
- Recreational
- legal
- Medical
- legal
- Possession
- Legal for adults
- Buying/Selling
- Legal in licensed dispensaries
- Tourists
- Laws apply to all visitors
Detailed Information
Recreational Use
Adults 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and use cannabis in massachusetts.
Purchase Limits
Typically limited to 1 ounce (28 grams) per transaction for adults.
Where to Buy
Licensed dispensaries are available throughout the state/region.
Important Notes
- Public consumption may still be restricted
- Driving under the influence is illegal
- Federal law still classifies cannabis as illegal (US only)
- Cannot cross state/country borders with cannabis
Recent News
Latest updates from trusted news sources
Cannabis sales inched higher in 2025 to record $1.65 billion
A marijuana flower at the launch of Garden Remedies in Newton. Craig LeMoult GBH News Katie Castellani | State House News Service Katie Castellani is a reporter for State House News Service and State ...
Attempts to rollback legal weed is a national trend. Could it pass in MA?
POLITICSAttempts to rollback legal weed is a national trend. Could it pass in MA? Margie CullenUSA TODAY NETWORK - New EnglandJan. 16, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ETAfter starting as a long shot, a ballot proposa...
Massachusetts Campaign To Scale Back Marijuana Legalization Has Enough Signatures To Advance Toward Ballot, Officials Say - Marijuana Moment
Massachusetts officials have announced that the campaign behind an initiative to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law collected enough valid signatures to send the measure to lawmakers for...
Massachusetts cannabis prices hit record low of $14.20 per eighth in 2025
A dispensary employee weighs out marijuana flower in Michigan on March 13, 2020.Joel BissellBy Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.comCannabis prices in Massachusetts are sitting at their lowest point si...
Mass. marijuana industry reaches new high despite falling prices
Massachusetts marijuana industry reaches new high despite falling prices Social consumption implementation, ballot questions coming in 2026 Mathew Sumner FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 file photo...
Policy History
Track the evolution of cannabis policies in Massachusetts over time.
Recreational and medical use legal in Massachusetts
Recreational and medical use legal in Massachusetts
Recreational and medical use legal in Massachusetts
Recreational and medical use legal in Massachusetts
Recreational and medical use legal in Massachusetts
Recreational and medical use legal in Massachusetts
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