Cannabis in Indiana

Cannabis is not legal in Indiana. Currently, only low-THC CBD (including no more than 0.3% THC) derived from industrial hemp is permitted in CBD oil form within the state. However, it must include specific labelling information certifying that it has been tested and was not derived from cannabis as well as a QR code that links to a document with information on the ingredients, batch, and name of the company that manufactured those ingredients.

Overview of Key Indiana Cannabis Laws

Is medical cannabis allowed? No

Is adult-use cannabis allowed? No

Personal Laws

Anyone in possession of any amount of cannabis is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable with a maximum fine of $1,000 and 180 days in jail. The punishment increases for people with prior drug offenses. Low-THC CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are exempt from criminal punishment.

Personal Possession

Overall Possession: No one may possess cannabis in any form in Indiana aside from low-THC CBD oil containing no more than 0.3% THC which has been tested and labeled per the specific regulatory requirements.

Personal Growing

No one can grow cannabis in Indiana.

Registered Medical Patient Growing: None

Registered Caregiver Growing: None

Recreational User Growing: None

Medical Cannabis Patient Qualification and Registry

Medical cannabis is not legal in Indiana.

Qualifying medical conditions include:

• None

Business Laws

Neither medical nor adult-use cannabis is legal in Indiana, therefore, there are no business licenses available in the state.

License Types

None

License Fees

N/A

License Timeline

N/A

Testing

N/A

Training

N/A

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Sources and More Information

• NORML
• Marijuana Policy Project
• National Cannabis Industry Association
• Purdue University Hemp Project
• Indiana Senate Bill 516
• Office of Indiana State Chemist

Data current as of 10/6/19.