Is cannabis legal in Kansas?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Kansas?

Cannabis in Kansas is restricted. Cannabis is illegal in Kansas for both medical and recreational use, and there is no functional medical program. Only CBD with 0% THC is broadly legal, and a limited 2019 law allows certain CBD preparations with a physician recommendation.

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Restricted: Cannabis is illegal in Kansas for both medical and recreational use, and there is no functional medical program.

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Summary

Cannabis is illegal in Kansas for both medical and recreational use, and there is no functional medical program. Only CBD with 0% THC is broadly legal, and a limited 2019 law allows certain CBD preparations with a physician recommendation.

Source: https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch21/021_057_0006.html · Updated July 13, 2026

Kansas Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Kansas →Restricted
Cannabis is illegal in Kansas for both medical and recreational use, and there is no functional medical program.
Possession Limits in Kansas →Restricted
Possessing cannabis is illegal in Kansas, and a first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Home Cultivation in Kansas →Restricted
Kansas prohibits home cultivation — growing cannabis at home is illegal.
Public Use in Kansas →Restricted
Cannabis use is illegal in Kansas — there is no legal cannabis consumption, public or private.
Buying Cannabis in Kansas →Restricted
Kansas has no legal cannabis market and no dispensaries — buying or selling cannabis is illegal.

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