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Updated August 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite being one of the smallest states in the United States, Delaware has been among the most progressive when it comes to marijuana legalization. The state has passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation, and with small possession of recreational marijuana having been recently decriminalized, Delaware could become one of the next states to fully legalize marijuana for adult use. Learn more about Delaware marijuana laws below.<\/p>\n

Recreational Marijuana in Delaware<\/h3>\n

Is marijuana legal in Delaware? No– marijuana remains illegal, but it has been decriminalized. Small possession of personal marijuana, up to 1 ounce, is considered a civil penalty and is susceptible to a maximum fine of $100.<\/p>\n

The possession 1 ounce to less than 175 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by 3 months imprisonment and fine of $575. The possession or more than 175 grams is a felony, punishable to 3 to 25 years in prison.<\/p>\n

In April 2019, Gov. John Carney signed into law legislation that reduced marijuana penalties for juveniles who violate the state’s marijuana possession laws. Senate Bill 45 eliminates criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession of up to one ounce for those under the age of 21.<\/p>\n

Medical Marijuana in Delaware<\/h3>\n

The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act (Senate Bill 17), signed into law in 2011, legalized medical marijuana for patients with a written certification from a physician and an identification card. Patients can send a copy of their written certification to the Department of Health and Social Services to be issued an ID card, which will allow them to purchase medicinal cannabis from a compassion center and protect them from arrest.<\/p>\n

Under the law, patients can possess up to 6 ounces of medical marijuana. They must register with only one compassion center, which cannot dispense more than 3 ounces of marijuana over a 14-day period.<\/p>\n

Delaware\u2019s medical marijuana program has approved the following conditions:<\/p>\n