Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Idaho law
Cannabis laws in Boise follow Idaho’s state law. Legal status and penalties are set at the country/state level, not by the city.
Recreational and medical marijuana are illegal. Some low-THC CBD products may be permitted under strict conditions, but that does not mean marijuana is legal. Possession of cannabis carries criminal penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Limited (low-THC CBD only)
- Possession: Illegal for marijuana
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No legal access
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
Idaho maintains some of the strictest cannabis laws in the United States, with no provisions for recreational or medical use. Possession of any amount is criminalized, and even CBD products are restricted unless they contain zero THC. Attempts to introduce medical or low-THC programs have repeatedly failed in the legislature.
Law Enforcement
A tolerance score only gets you so far in Boise. “Slightly incarcerated” was the joke, and the law was treated as something to take seriously.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Boise rarely had an obvious street seller. People asked around at A&W restaurants, where staff were thought to be less likely to face drug testing. The North End around Hyde Park was another possibility, with an unofficial estimate that 59 percent of the neighbourhood smoked. Camel’s Back Park also came up. There was no consensus on whether any of these spots was a sure thing.
Marijuana Prices
- Without a contact: US$50–60 for an eighth, US$100–150 for an ounce of unspecified quality, or US$1,200 for a pound. Smaller options were called a US$10 “nickleback” and a US$25 bag.
- With a contact: US$35 for a quarter of Skunk No. 1 or US$45 for an eighth of Blueberry
- Another account put good ounces at US$285–300 through friends, or up to US$400
- US$50 was the longstanding quote for an eighth. A one-time jump to US$60 was enough to send some buyers elsewhere.
Types of Marijuana
Hawaiian bud, Trainwreck, AK-47, Northern Lights and White Widow were familiar, with BC bud, Blueberry and Purple Haze also in rotation. BC had been the standard for years. “Pretendica” was the local dig at its quality. If the latest Trainwreck or “AK-46-and-a-half” wasn’t around, BC was a fallback worth bargaining over, with US$40 a bag considered a ceiling.
More Information
Boise was nearing 200,000 in the account but didn’t have the Hollywood version of a big-city scene. There was no dependable parking lot full of sellers, campus corner or landmark with someone whispering to passersby. People smoked, and the right friendly local might point you in a direction.