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Delaware Public Cannabis Use (2026)
Restricted: Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Delaware — it is not allowed in public places, or anywhere smoking is banned.
Official source: omc.delaware.gov →
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Public Cannabis Use in states bordering Delaware
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- MarylandRestricted
Smoking cannabis in a public place is a civil offense in Maryland: a fine up to $50 for a first finding of guilt and up to $150 for a second or subsequent one. The ban reaches parks, streets and sidewalks, bars and restaurants, public transportation and indoor workplaces. The offense is defined by smoking, so non-smoked consumption is not reached by this provision. Use is allowed on private property, though landlords may prohibit it and hotel policies vary. (Md. Code, Criminal Law 5-601(c)(4).)
Verified Oct 14, 2026 · Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
- New JerseyPermitted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in New Jersey — including in parks, on beaches and sidewalks, and in vehicles — and use is limited to private property, where owners may still restrict it.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
- PennsylvaniaConditional
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in Pennsylvania — medical use is limited to the permitted forms and to private settings, and smoking flower is restricted.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
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