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Indiana

Indiana’s 2026 code makes knowing marijuana possession and cultivation offenses, with higher classifications in specified circumstances.

Statewide marijuana restrictions

Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. Coverage: General possession and cultivation restrictions, not all legal questions.

Possession and cultivationKnowing possession of marijuana, hash oil, or hashish, and growing or cultivating marijuana, are prohibitedOfficial source

General offense classificationClass B misdemeanor under § 35-48-4-11(a); prior convictions and other circumstances can increase the classificationOfficial source

Details worth checking

This summary does not review hemp, CBD, prescription exceptions, every penalty, or local enforcement practices.
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Official sources

Indiana General Assembly — 2026 IC 35-48-4-11

Regulators & contacts

Agency information checked September 30, 2026.

Indiana Office of the State Chemist — Hemp Program

Regulates industrial hemp cultivation under the state plan. Hemp licensing does not authorize a medical or adult-use marijuana market.

Indiana Office of the State Chemist — Hemp Program — official information and contact routes

Cardcierge

Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for Indiana.

View medical card information

General information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.