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Welcome to the Alcohol Policy Information System

Welcome to the

Alcohol Policy Information System

The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) provides detailed information on laws pertaining to alcohol and recreational use of cannabis in the United States at both state and federal levels. The APIS website is designed as a tool for scientific research. APIS does not endorse or promote any specific policy or policy provisions.

HIGHLIGHTS

APIS now provides dashboards and visualizations to assist research, analysis, and evaluation.

The APIS website has been redesigned as of January 2025 and its information has been updated to include legislative and regulatory changes that took effect on or before 1/1/2025.

APIS features new Resources and a database of references tagged by keywords to promote alcohol and cannabis policy research.

Policy Data

Detailed State-by-State information is available for the following alcohol and cannabis policy topics, or you may browse all topics.

Alcohol Beverage Taxes

Cannabis Pricing

Cannabis Advertising Restrictions

Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution

Cannabis Retail Access

Cannabis Use Possession

Cannabis Packaging Health Safety Requirements

Cannabis Transportation Restrictions