Indiana Medical CBD / Low-THC Cannabis Laws
(Updated 2025)
- 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.
- 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 |
- Qualifying Conditions
- None required – CBD products are available to any adult, regardless of medical diagnosis.
- 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
- 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
- Home Cultivation
- Not permitted for any form of cannabis, including hemp
- 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
- Caregivers
- Permitted to assist qualified individuals (such as minors or those needing assistance) in purchasing or administering CBD products
- Reciprocity
- Indiana does not recognize out-of-state medical cannabis or CBD cards
- 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
- 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)
- Resources & References
- Enrolled Text of SB 52 – IGA.IN.gov
- NORML – Indiana: norml.org/laws/indiana