OK, so you are stressing out because you’re not even close to checking off all the items on your holiday shopping list. There’s always the easy out: By a case of decent wine and some fancy bottle bags and there you go.
But what about the cannabis lover on your list? Here are the only states (and how much) where you’re legally allowed to give edibles, a few pre-rolled joints or marijuana for Christmas.
The answer depends on geography.
Obviously, if your live in a state that still considers cannabis illegal for any reason (including medical), you are committing a crime.
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Even though 29 states have medical marijuana programs in place, that doesn’t mean you can legally gift cannabis. The laws are pretty clear that you can’t share your meds.
And for the eight legal states and Washington D.C.? Well, fortunately you are in luck … unless you are a Washingtonian. Unfortunately, the state that legalized cannabis for adult recreational use in 2012, still does not allow you to share your stash.
Here’s A Rundown Of The States That Have Full-Adult Recreational Legalization:
- Alaska: You can give 1 ounce as a gift.
- California: You give 1 ounce of dry flower or 8 grams of concentrate. Exchanging services or bartering is expressly illegal.
- Colorado: You can give 1 ounce as a gift.
- District of Columbia: You can give 2 ounces as a gift.
- Maine: You can give 2 1/2 ounces as a gift.
- Massachusetts: It’s a bit complicated here, but basically 1 ounce as a gift is good advice.
- Nevada: The new state legalization law does not go into effect until Jan. 1. So for this year, technically it is illegal. But 1 ounce will be the limit for gifting.
- Oregon: You can give 1 ounce as a gift.
- Washington: Technically, it’s illegal. Giving marijuana to a friend as a gift is considered a Class C felony and I-502 does not protect anyone from distributing cannabis. Marijuana is only legal for self-use and personal consumption.
So if you live in one of the legal state — except Washington — the gift of bud is OK.
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