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Kentucky Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Conditional: Kentucky has no legal recreational possession, and possession by anyone who is not a registered patient remains a crime.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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Kentucky has no legal recreational possession, and possession by anyone who is not a registered patient remains a crime. Registered patients may possess up to a 30-day supply of non-smokable cannabis, or a 10-day supply for visiting patients.

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Cannabis Possession Limits in states bordering Kentucky

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisPermitted
In Illinois, residents 21 and older may possess up to 30 grams of flower, 5 grams of concentrate, and 500 milligrams of THC in infused products, and non-residents may possess half those amounts.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IndianaRestricted
Possessing cannabis is illegal in Indiana, and it is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Penalties are enhanced for prior offenses or larger amounts.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
MissouriPermitted
In Missouri, adults 21 and older may possess up to 3 ounces of dried, processed marijuana, or the equivalent.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: health.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OhioPermitted
In Ohio, adults 21 and older may possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis in plant form and up to 15 grams of extract.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: com.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Marijuana is illegal to possess in Tennessee in any amount. Simple possession is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Possessing half an ounce (14.175 grams) or more can be charged as a Class E felony when there is evidence of intent to sell or deliver it. See Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-418, 39-17-417(g)(1) and 40-35-111(e)(1).
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
VirginiaConditional
In Virginia, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce in public (Va. Code 4.1-1100). Between 1 ounce and 1 pound in public is a civil penalty or a misdemeanor, scaling with the amount, and larger home possession is allowed under the statute.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaConditional
In West Virginia, recreational possession is illegal. Registered patients may possess up to a 30-day supply from a licensed dispensary.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: omc.wv.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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