Indiana Cannabis & Substances Laws (2026)

A comprehensive legal reference for cannabis & substances in the state of Indiana. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 7 different categories.

Indiana allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Indiana Hemp Farming Act. The state requires registration of hemp processors and compliance with testing and labeling standards.

Possession

Legal to possess hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC.

Sale

Sale is legal if products comply with state registration, testing, and labeling requirements.

Penalties

N/A

Age Restriction

18+ to purchase CBD products.

Indiana classifies Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance under state law. The Indiana Code explicitly prohibits possession, sale, and manufacture of Delta-8 THC regardless of hemp origin.

Possession

Illegal to possess Delta-8 THC products.

Retail Sale

Illegal to sell or distribute Delta-8 THC products.

Penalties

Violations can result in felony charges under Indiana Code Title 35, Article 48.

Age Restriction

N/A

Hemp-derived Delta-9 THC edibles (under 0.3% THC by dry weight) are legal in Indiana under the 2018 Farm Bill. In early 2026, a legislative attempt to ban all intoxicating hemp products failed to pass.

Possession

Legal under 0.3% THC by dry weight

Retail Sale

Legal at retail and online

Penalties

Products exceeding 0.3% THC are treated as marijuana.

Age Restriction

21+ in most jurisdictions

Kratom

ILLEGAL

Kratom is illegal in Indiana and classified as a synthetic drug. Possession or sale of kratom is a felony offense.

Possession

Illegal to possess kratom

Sale

Illegal to sell kratom

Penalties

Felony charges with strict enforcement as a Schedule I substance

Age Restriction

None

Indiana classifies psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled substance under Indiana Code Title 35, Article 48. Possession, sale, and manufacture of psilocybin mushrooms are illegal throughout the state.

Possession

Illegal to possess any amount of psilocybin mushrooms.

Distribution

Illegal to sell or distribute psilocybin mushrooms.

Penalties

Felony charges with imprisonment and fines for possession and trafficking.

Age Restriction

None (illegal for all ages).

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Indiana. No significant legislative changes since 2023.

Personal Possession

Illegal. Possession of 30 grams or less is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days jail, $1,000 fine). Over 30 grams is a felony. No medical marijuana program exists.

Retail Purchase

Illegal. Distribution is a felony. Sale within 500 feet of a school, park, or youth center is a Level 5 felony (1-6 years).

Penalties

Under 30 grams: Class B misdemeanor, up to 180 days. Over 30 grams: Level 6 felony, 6 months to 2.5 years. With prior conviction: enhanced penalties.

Age Restriction

N/A

Salvia

ILLEGAL

Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Indiana. Indiana enforces its ban on Salvia.

Possession

Illegal. Salvia divinorum is classified as a controlled substance in Indiana. Possession is a criminal offense.

Sale

Illegal. Sale and distribution of salvia is prohibited in Indiana.

Penalties

Misdemeanor or felony charges depending on state classification.

Age Restriction

N/A