Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Indiana law
Cannabis laws in Bloomington follow Indiana’s state law. This city follows the jurisdiction’s cannabis law framework; separate city laws are typically limited.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical marijuana is not available, though low-THC CBD oil is permitted for certain conditions. Some hemp-derived CBD products may be sold under separate rules, but that does not mean marijuana is legal.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Limited (CBD/low-THC only)
- Possession: Illegal for marijuana
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No legal access to marijuana
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Bloomington town police and Indiana University police both worked the area. IUPD spent much of its time on alcohol, traffic and sometimes stolen bicycles. The local impression was that officers focused on larger sellers and noticed obvious smoking more than a quiet encounter. Some people took cruises on back roads away from campus.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Collins LLC and Forest drew the more weed-friendly dorm crowds. Off campus, people found each other at apartment parties to the north and east and house parties to the south. Greek housing, most other dorms and west-end sports bars were less promising. At an IU party, a beer and an easy conversation went a long way.
Townies often offered better prices than visiting students. Smokers, including high-school kids with surprisingly good flower, hung around many of the parks close to downtown.
Marijuana Prices
- Upwards of US$25 per gram or even US$70 for an eighth on campus
- Around US$50 for an eighth of primo flower through a local contact
- Prices varied with the mix of in-state and out-of-state students at IU
More Information
RAs and dorm supervisors could call IUPD if they knew what was going on. Away from them, it wasn’t unusual to find bongs and blunts ready to go in a student apartment. Plenty of people were drinkers who simply left weed alone, while heavy dank smokers had company. There’s a reason Bloomington is called Tree City. The scenery could be part of the high.