Iowa has a very limited medical cannabis program focused on low-THC products. The program is among the most restrictive in the country with a cap on THC content.
Not legal
Active
Not permitted
None
Medical Patients
4.5g
THC per 90 days
Only low-THC products permitted
Home Cultivation Not Permitted
Card Cost
$100/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
10+
THC cap of 4.5g per 90 days. Only non-smokable forms permitted.
No employment protections.
Iowa law does not protect employees from termination for cannabis use.
Any detectable THC in blood while driving is illegal.
2023: Program expanded to additional qualifying conditions
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.