Delaware legalized recreational cannabis in April 2023, becoming the 22nd state to do so. Retail sales are expected to launch in 2025. The state has an established medical program and is building out its recreational licensing framework with a focus on social equity.
2023
HB 1
2011
SB 17
15%
Excise tax + local
28
Statewide
Recreational Use Legal
Adults 21+ can possess cannabis; retail sales launching in 2025
Medical Program Active
Established in 2011 with a comprehensive qualifying condition list
No Home Cultivation
Home cultivation is not permitted under current law
Public Consumption Prohibited
Cannot consume in public spaces, vehicles, or near schools
Federal Property Prohibited
Illegal on all federal lands and properties