Is cannabis legal in Idaho?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Idaho?

Cannabis in Idaho is restricted. Cannabis is fully illegal in Idaho for both medical and recreational use. Narrow exceptions exist only for FDA-approved cannabis-derived drug products: CBD formulations with no more than 0.1% residual THC (Epidiolex), nabiximols, and FDA-approved dronabinol (Marinol and Syndros). Any CBD product sold at retail in Idaho must contain 0.0% THC. Possession of 3 ounces or less carries a mandatory minimum $300 fine for anyone 18 or older, on top of the misdemeanor penalty.

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Restricted: Cannabis is fully illegal in Idaho for both medical and recreational use.

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Cannabis is fully illegal in Idaho for both medical and recreational use. Narrow exceptions exist only for FDA-approved cannabis-derived drug products: CBD formulations with no more than 0.1% residual THC (Epidiolex), nabiximols, and FDA-approved dronabinol (Marinol and Syndros). Any CBD product sold at retail in Idaho must contain 0.0% THC. Possession of 3 ounces or less carries a mandatory minimum $300 fine for anyone 18 or older, on top of the misdemeanor penalty.

Source: legislature.idaho.gov → · Updated July 28, 2026

Idaho Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Idaho →Restricted
Cannabis is fully illegal in Idaho for both medical and recreational use.
Possession Limits in Idaho →Restricted
Possessing cannabis is illegal in Idaho, and up to 3 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both, plus a $300 mandatory-minimum fine that took effect January 1, 2026 (HB 7).
Home Cultivation in Idaho →Restricted
Home cultivation is illegal in Idaho, and it is a felony.
Public Use in Idaho →Restricted
Cannabis use is illegal in Idaho — there is no legal cannabis consumption, public or private.
Buying Cannabis in Idaho →Restricted
Idaho has no legal cannabis market and no dispensaries.

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