Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Kansas law
Cannabis laws in Pittsburg follow Kansas’s state law. For travelers, the jurisdiction’s law is the controlling standard—cities usually don’t define cannabis legality.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. There is no comprehensive medical program, though limited low-THC CBD products are permitted for certain conditions. Possession of cannabis carries criminal penalties, and federal law prohibits all cannabis use.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Limited CBD only
- Possession: Criminal offense
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Same strict prohibitions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
The smell of weed during a traffic stop could prompt a search. People also described police showing up at houses or apartments after reports or when they smelled it. Walking around high seemed to draw less attention.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The campus crowd generally knew somebody. Townies were more hit or miss, but word traveled quickly in a town this small.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwag: US$10 for 3 g, US$20–25 for 7 g, US$35 for 14 g or US$60 for 28 g
- Nug: US$50–60 for 3–3.5 g
Types of Marijuana
Brick schwag and the occasional excellent homegrown. Nug often depended on what was passing through from Kansas City or Wichita, including Northern Lights, AK-47 and kind bud. Names didn’t tell you much about quality.
More Information
There wasn’t much open street dealing. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was said to come through about once a year, which made personal introductions matter even more.