Is cannabis legal in Delaware?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Delaware?

Cannabis in Delaware is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Delaware for adults 21 and older (2023). It is regulated by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, and legal adult-use retail sales began August 1, 2025.

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Cannabis

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Delaware for adults 21 and older (2023).

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Summary

Recreational cannabis is legal in Delaware for adults 21 and older (2023). It is regulated by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, and legal adult-use retail sales began August 1, 2025.

Source: https://omc.delaware.gov/adult/ · Updated July 12, 2026

Delaware Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Delaware →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Delaware for adults 21 and older (2023).
Possession Limits in Delaware →Permitted
In Delaware, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce of flower, up to 12 grams of concentrate, or products with up to 750 milligrams of Delta-9 THC.
Home Cultivation in Delaware →Restricted
Delaware prohibits home cultivation for adult recreational users: there is no personal home grow under state law.
Public Use in Delaware →Restricted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Delaware — it is not allowed in public places, or anywhere smoking is banned.
Buying Cannabis in Delaware →Permitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Delaware from dispensaries licensed by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC); sales launched August 1, 2025.

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