Culture & Legal
What is Adult-Use (Recreational)?
Adult-use, also called recreational, refers to legal cannabis available to adults 21 and over without needing a medical recommendation.
Adult-use markets let qualifying adults purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries for any reason, in contrast to medical programs that require patient registration. These markets are regulated and taxed, with rules on purchase limits, packaging, and testing. The minimum age in U.S. adult-use states is generally 21.