Indiana

Indiana permits the sale and possession of hemp-derived CBD oil containing no more than 0.3% THC under SB 52 (2018), which expanded an earlier 2017 law (HB 1148) that restricted CBD use to patients with treatment-resistant seizures. SB 52 removed the seizure-only restriction and legalized CBD oil for any purpose, with mandatory testing and labeling requirements. SB 478 (2025) further tightened the regulatory framework with mandatory product registration, manufacturer permits, and child-resistant packaging. Indiana has no medical marijuana program, and all cannabis products exceeding 0.3% THC remain fully illegal. Every neighboring state (Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky) now has some form of legal cannabis, increasing pressure on Indiana lawmakers.

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Regulator

Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission

Key Legislation

Ind. Code § 35-48-1-16.5

Year Legalized

2017

Program Size

N/A

Key Facts

CBD oil with no more than 0.3% THC is legal for all residents since SB 52 (2018)
Original 2017 law (HB 1148) restricted CBD to treatment-resistant seizure patients only
SB 478 (2025) added mandatory product registration, manufacturer permits, and age restrictions
No medical marijuana program exists; all products above 0.3% THC remain illegal
All four neighboring states have legalized some form of cannabis, isolating Indiana regionally

Key Legislation

Ind. Code § 35-48-1-16.5 (CBD oil definition); SB 52 (2018)

Regulatory Body

Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (CBD product oversight)

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

North America

Tier

Tier 3 — Restricted

Status

Limited — CBD/Low-THC Only

Sources

Marijuana Policy Project — Indiana Overview Indiana Cannabis Information Portal Indiana General Assembly — SB 478 (2025)

Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.