FIRST-TIMER GUIDES • STATE-BY-STATE

Your First Dispensary Visit

Walking into a dispensary for the first time can feel intimidating. What ID do you need? Can you pay with a card? What's a budtender? How do you know what to ask for? Every state does things a little differently.

These guides break it all down — state by state. We cover the local laws, what to bring, what to expect inside, and practical tips from people who've actually been through it. No judgment, no jargon, just clear answers.

17
State Guides
24
Rec States
38
Medical States

What each guide covers

  • ID & Entry Requirements
    What to bring, age limits, out-of-state rules
  • Payment Options
    Cash, debit, ATMs, what to expect at checkout
  • Product Types Explained
    Flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates & more
  • Prices & Taxes
    What things cost, tax rates, budget tips
  • State Laws & Limits
    Purchase limits, possession, where to consume

Who These Guides Are For

🌱
Complete Newcomers
Never been to a dispensary? We'll walk you through every step.
🔄
Returning After Years
Legal dispensaries are nothing like the old days. Get caught up.
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Out-of-State Visitors
Traveling somewhere legal? Learn the local rules first.
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New Medical Patients
Got your card but never visited? We cover medical dispensaries too.

SELECT YOUR STATE

Choose Where You're Visiting

Click a state to read the complete first-timer guide.

Recreational
Medical Only
Both (Rec + Medical)
CBD/Low-THC Only
No Dispensaries
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Alabama
Coming soon
Alaska
Coming soon
Arizona
recreational
Arkansas
medical
California
recreational
Colorado
recreational
Connecticut
Coming soon
Delaware
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Florida
Coming soon
Georgia
Coming soon
Hawaii
Coming soon
Idaho
Coming soon
Illinois
recreational
Indiana
Coming soon
Iowa
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Kansas
Coming soon
Kentucky
Coming soon
Louisiana
Coming soon
Maine
recreational_and_medical
Maryland
Coming soon
Massachusetts
recreational
Michigan
recreational
Minnesota
Coming soon
Mississippi
Coming soon
Missouri
Coming soon
Montana
Coming soon
Nebraska
Coming soon
Nevada
recreational
New Hampshire
medical
New Jersey
recreational
New Mexico
Coming soon
New York
recreational
North Carolina
Coming soon
North Dakota
medical
Ohio
Coming soon
Oklahoma
Coming soon
Oregon
recreational
Pennsylvania
Coming soon
Rhode Island
Coming soon
South Carolina
none_active
South Dakota
medical
Tennessee
Coming soon
Texas
Coming soon
Utah
Coming soon
Vermont
Coming soon
Virginia
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Washington
recreational
West Virginia
Coming soon
Wisconsin
Coming soon
Wyoming
Coming soon
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