🛍️ Exit Bag Requirements by State
Compare exit bag requirements for cannabis businesses across all 50 US states and DC. Click any state for full details.
| State | Status | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical cannabis must be dispensed in child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging per AMCC regulations. |
| Alaska | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | All marijuana products must leave licensed premises in opaque, resealable, child-resistant exit packaging. |
| Arizona | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in child-resistant exit packaging. Opaque bags required at point of sale for all retail transactions. |
| Arkansas | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical marijuana must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant packaging. Exit bags required at all dispensaries. |
| California | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Required at point of sale per BPC §26070.1. Must be opaque and child-resistant. Resealable for products with multiple servings. |
| Colorado | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Opaque, child-resistant exit packaging required for all retail sales. Must be resealable if product contains multiple servings. |
| Connecticut | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis products must be sold in child-resistant, tamper-evident, opaque exit packaging at all retail locations. |
| Delaware | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Medical marijuana must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant containers. Exit bags required at compassion centers. |
| District of Columbia | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be provided in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Resealable packaging required for multi-use products. |
| Florida | Legal for Medical Use Only | All medical marijuana must be dispensed in plain, opaque, child-resistant packaging per DOH regulations. |
| Georgia | Low THC / CBD Only | Low-THC oil must be dispensed in child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging by licensed dispensaries. |
| Hawaii | Legal for Medical Use Only | All medical cannabis products must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging per DOH rules. |
| Idaho | No Program for Legal THC | No state cannabis program. Cannabis remains fully illegal for all purposes under Idaho law. |
| Illinois | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Dispensary must provide compliant bag at point of sale. |
| Indiana | Low THC / CBD Only | No state cannabis program. No exit bag requirements as cannabis sales are not permitted. |
| Iowa | Low THC / CBD Only | Medical cannabidiol must be dispensed in child-resistant, tamper-evident containers per DPH regulations. |
| Kansas | No Program for Legal THC | No state cannabis program. No exit bag requirements as cannabis sales are not permitted. |
| Kentucky | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical cannabis must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant, tamper-evident exit packaging at all dispensaries. |
| Louisiana | Legal for Medical Use Only | Therapeutic marijuana must be dispensed in child-resistant, opaque packaging by licensed pharmacies. |
| Maine | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Resealable bags required for multi-serving products. |
| Maryland | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging at all licensed dispensaries. Resealable for multi-dose products. |
| Massachusetts | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in child-resistant, resealable, opaque exit packaging. Required at all retail dispensaries. |
| Michigan | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be transferred in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging at point of sale per CRA rules. |
| Minnesota | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant, tamper-evident exit packaging at all licensed retail locations. |
| Mississippi | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical cannabis must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant packaging per Mississippi DOH regulations. |
| Missouri | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Required at all licensed dispensary facilities. |
| Montana | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging at all licensed dispensaries per DPHHS rules. |
| Nebraska | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical cannabis must be dispensed in child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging per state regulations. |
| Nevada | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Resealable packaging required for multi-serving products. |
| New Hampshire | Legal for Medical Use Only | Therapeutic cannabis must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant packaging at all alternative treatment centers. |
| New Jersey | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant, tamper-evident exit packaging at all licensed dispensaries. |
| New Mexico | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in child-resistant, opaque exit packaging at all licensed retail locations per CCD rules. |
| New York | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in child-resistant, tamper-evident, opaque exit packaging per OCM regulations at all dispensaries. |
| North Carolina | Low THC / CBD Only | No state cannabis program. No exit bag requirements as cannabis sales are not permitted. |
| North Dakota | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical marijuana must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant packaging at all licensed dispensaries. |
| Ohio | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Required at all licensed dispensary locations. |
| Oklahoma | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical marijuana must be sold in child-resistant, opaque exit packaging at all licensed dispensaries. |
| Oregon | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Resealable packaging required for multi-serving products. |
| Pennsylvania | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical marijuana must be dispensed in child-resistant, tamper-evident, opaque packaging per DOH regulations. |
| Rhode Island | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging at all licensed retail compassion centers. |
| South Carolina | Low THC / CBD Only | No state cannabis program. No exit bag requirements as cannabis sales are not permitted. |
| South Dakota | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical cannabis must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging at all registered dispensaries. |
| Tennessee | Low THC / CBD Only | No state cannabis program. No exit bag requirements as cannabis sales are not permitted. |
| Texas | Low THC / CBD Only | Low-THC cannabis must be dispensed in child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging by licensed dispensing organizations. |
| Utah | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical cannabis must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging at all state-licensed pharmacies. |
| Vermont | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant, resealable exit packaging at all licensed retail dispensaries. |
| Virginia | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant, tamper-evident exit packaging at all licensed retail locations. |
| Washington | Legal for Adult Recreational Use | Cannabis must be sold in opaque, child-resistant exit packaging. Required at all licensed retail stores per LCB rules. |
| West Virginia | Legal for Medical Use Only | Medical cannabis must be dispensed in opaque, child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging at all licensed dispensaries. |
| Wisconsin | Low THC / CBD Only | No state cannabis program. No exit bag requirements as cannabis sales are not permitted. |
| Wyoming | No Program for Legal THC | No state cannabis program. No exit bag requirements as cannabis sales are not permitted. |
Exit Bag Requirements Explained
Exit bags are the child-resistant, opaque bags that dispensaries provide at the point of sale. Not every state requires them, but the ones that do take it seriously. California's BPC §26070.1 is the most well-known example — every cannabis product leaving a retail dispensary must be placed in an opaque, child-resistant exit package, regardless of how the product is already packaged.
For dispensary operators, exit bags are both a compliance requirement and a branding opportunity. Many dispensaries use custom-printed exit bags with their logo, turning a regulatory necessity into a walking advertisement. The key is making sure your bags actually meet the child-resistant standard (16 CFR 1700.20) — not just any zip-lock bag will do. The table above shows which states require exit bags and what specifications they must meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cannabis exit bag?
An exit bag is an opaque, child-resistant bag provided by a dispensary at the point of sale. It serves as an additional layer of protection to prevent unauthorized access to cannabis products after purchase, especially by children.
Which states require cannabis exit bags?
States with exit bag requirements include California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and several others. Requirements vary — some mandate them for all sales, while others only require them for certain product types or delivery orders.
Can exit bags be branded with a dispensary logo?
Yes. Most states allow custom branding on exit bags as long as the design does not appeal to minors and the bag meets all child-resistant and opacity requirements. Many dispensaries use custom exit bags as a cost-effective marketing tool.