Indiana maintains relatively strict cannabis laws compared to neighboring states. While industrial hemp (defined as cannabis with less than 0.3% THC) was legalized for commercial cultivation following the 2018 Farm Bill, marijuana remains illegal for both recreational and most medical uses. Limited medical CBD oil (containing less than 0.3% THC) is permitted for patients with specific qualifying conditions.
The state continues to debate potential expansions to medical cannabis programs and has seen evolving regulations around hemp-derived products. This tracker provides up-to-date information on legislation changes, important timelines, and the legal status of various cannabinoids in Indiana.
Indiana passed the Industrial Hemp Law (Senate Bill 357), allowing for industrial hemp research by universities and the state department of agriculture.
House Bill 1148 legalized the use of CBD oil containing less than 0.3% THC for patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy.
Senate Bill 52 expanded CBD oil access to all Indiana residents, removing the requirement for a patient registry and clarifying that hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are legal for all consumers.
Following the 2018 Federal Farm Bill, Indiana Senate Bill 516 established a hemp regulatory program, allowing for commercial hemp production and processing under state-authorized licenses.
House Bill 1224 addressed regulation of hemp products, including requirements for testing and labeling of hemp-derived products sold in Indiana.
Senate Bill 209 prohibited the distribution and sale of consumable hemp products to anyone under 21 years of age, particularly targeting Delta-8 THC products.
House Bill 1297 implemented stricter regulations on hemp-derived THC products, addressing concerns about Delta-8 and other THC isomers derived from hemp.
Senate Bill 86 further clarified regulations around hemp-derived THC isomers and established additional requirements for testing and labeling of hemp products containing cannabinoids.
Below is the current legal status of various cannabinoids in Indiana as of the last update to this page:
Status: Legal
CBD products derived from hemp containing less than 0.3% THC are legal for all consumers in Indiana.
Status: Illegal*
*Except in hemp products containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight, as permitted by federal law.
Status: Restricted
Legal in hemp-derived products but with age restrictions (21+) and regulated under specific product safety and labeling requirements.
Status: Legal
CBG products derived from legally grown hemp are permitted in Indiana.
Status: Legal
CBN products derived from legally grown hemp are permitted in Indiana.
Status: Restricted
Subject to the same regulations as Delta-8 THC with age restrictions (21+) and specific labeling requirements.
Status: Restricted
Subject to similar restrictions as other THC isomers when derived from hemp.
Status: Legal
Legal when derived from hemp containing less than 0.3% THC.
Note: The legal landscape for cannabinoids is complex and evolving. While this infographic provides general guidance, specific product formulations may be subject to additional regulations.