Indiana Medical CBD / Low-THC Cannabis Laws

(Updated 2025)

    1. Introduction

Indiana does not have a medical marijuana program in the traditional sense, but it does allow the use and sale of low-THC hemp-derived CBD products. Since 2017, state law has permitted qualified retailers to sell “low THC hemp extract” products containing no more than 0.3% THC. Recreational cannabis and medical cannabis with higher THC content remain prohibited.

    1. Quick Facts – Indiana CBD / Low-THC Law

Legal Status

CBD / Low-THC Hemp Only

Recreational Marijuana

Illegal

Medical Marijuana

Not permitted (CBD only)

Possession Limit

CBD products ≤ 0.3% THC

Home Cultivation

No

Licensed Dispensaries

No (retail CBD only)

Caregivers Allowed

Yes

Reciprocity

No

Employment Protections

No

    1. Qualifying Conditions
      • None required – CBD products are available to any adult, regardless of medical diagnosis.
    1. Patient Possession Rules
      • CBD extracts must contain no more than 0.3% THC
      • Products must meet Indiana’s packaging, labeling, and testing requirements
      • “Smokeable hemp” (including hemp flower for inhalation) is not permitted
    1. Product Regulations
      • Products may be derived from or contain any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant that meets the legal definition of industrial hemp
      • Must be lab-certified to meet THC limit and contain no other controlled substances
      • Must include clear labeling and manufacturer details
    1. Home Cultivation
      • Not permitted for any form of cannabis, including hemp
    1. Retail Sales
      • As of March 21, 2018, retailers in Indiana may sell low-THC hemp products to adults
      • No state-licensed marijuana dispensaries exist
      • Sales are limited to hemp products that comply with testing and labeling requirements
    1. Caregivers
      • Permitted to assist qualified individuals (such as minors or those needing assistance) in purchasing or administering CBD products
    1. Reciprocity
      • Indiana does not recognize out-of-state medical cannabis or CBD cards
    1. Consumption Rules

✅ Allowed:

      • Use of compliant CBD products in private settings

❌ Prohibited:

    • Possession or sale of cannabis products exceeding 0.3% THC
    • “Smokeable hemp” in any form
    1. Program Overview
      • Law Signed: 2017 (CBD approval)
      • Key Legislation: SB 52 (2018) – Authorized retail sale of low-THC hemp extract to adults
      • Regulatory Oversight: Indiana State Department of Health (for product compliance)
    1. Resources & References
      • Enrolled Text of SB 52 – IGA.IN.gov
      • NORML – Indiana: norml.org/laws/indiana