Indiana Medical CBD / Low-THC Cannabis Laws

(Updated June 2026)

1. 1. Introduction

Indiana does not have a comprehensive 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 legally permitted a specialized “low-THC registry” for patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy under a physician’s recommendation (though no in-state supply system exists). Additionally, broad state reforms passed in 2018 permit qualified retailers to sell “low THC hemp extract” products containing no more than 0.3% THC to any adult. Recreational cannabis and medical cannabis with higher THC content remain fully prohibited.

1. 2. 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. 3. Qualifying Conditions

• • • None required – CBD products are available to any adult, regardless of medical diagnosis.
    • Official Epilepsy Registry: Patients diagnosed with treatment-resistant epilepsy (such as Dravet Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, or other intractable seizure disorders) can be formally certified by a board-certified neurologist to enter the state’s low-THC registry.

1. 4. Patient Possession Rules

• • • CBD extracts must contain no more than 0.3% THC
    • Epilepsy Registry Exceptions: Registered patients are legally permitted to use CBD extracts containing at least 5% CBD and no more than 0.3% THC. Note: Because Indiana law provides no framework for in-state cultivation or medical dispensaries, patients on this registry must source their products independently from compliant retail outlets or out-of-state resources.
    • Products must meet Indiana’s packaging, labeling, and testing requirements
    • “Smokeable hemp” (including hemp flower for inhalation) is not permitted

1. 5. 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. 6. Home Cultivation

• • • Not permitted for any form of cannabis, including hemp

1. 7. 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. 8. Caregivers

• • • Permitted to assist qualified individuals (such as minors or those needing assistance) in purchasing or administering CBD products

1. 9. Reciprocity

• • • Indiana does not recognize out-of-state medical cannabis or CBD cards

1. 10. 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. 11. Program Overview

• • • Law Signed: 2017 (CBD approval)
    • Key Legislation: 
      • SB 52 (2018) – Authorized retail sale of low-THC hemp extract to adults
      • HB 1148 (2017) – Established the first limited medical low-THC registry protecting patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy under a physician’s care from criminal prosecution (did not build an in-state supply chain).
    • Regulatory Oversight: Indiana State Department of Health (for product compliance)

1. 12. Resources & References

• • • Enrolled Text of SB 52 – IGA.IN.gov
    • NORML – Indiana: norml.org/laws/indiana