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.

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

Arizona

recreational

Arkansas

medical

California

recreational

Colorado

recreational

Illinois

recreational

Maine

recreational_and_medical

Massachusetts

recreational

Michigan

recreational

Nevada

recreational

New Hampshire

medical

New Jersey

recreational

New York

recreational

North Dakota

medical

Oregon

recreational

South Carolina

none_active

South Dakota

medical

Washington

recreational