Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Indiana law
Cannabis laws in Indianapolis 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
Indianapolis could be strict. Some stops ended with a warning for up to half an ounce. Less than an eighth sometimes meant a trip downtown. Carmel, Zionsville and Westfield felt heavily patrolled, with officers said to travel in pairs and stop people over small things. City officers were thought to focus more on serious crime. A public encounter was rated a very unofficial fifty-fifty depending on the officer.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Broad Ripple’s Rainbow Bridge near 64th and Guilford, with red paint and rainbow panels, drew younger people and street musicians. Plump’s Last Shot, the Alley Cat and the local head shops were other gathering points. It was considered one of the better areas for decent flower, though many sellers only knew friends or people with a referral. Bars and parties made for more natural introductions than cold questions on the street.
Marijuana Prices
- Brick: US$40–80 per ounce
- Mids: US$60–120 per ounce
- Beasters: listed at US$250–325 alongside the ounce prices
- High grade: US$300–400 per ounce
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Broad Ripple was also where people went out on weekends. The head shops were one place to find out what was happening that night.