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9 Αυγ 2023 · This exploration into the history of medical marijuana in California delves into the multifaceted events, key figures, and landmark decisions that have shaped its current status, providing a lens through which we can understand the broader evolution of cannabis acceptance in America.
23 Σεπ 2015 · California passed Proposition 215 (the Compassionate Use Act), which allowed the sale and medical use of cannabis for patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious and painful diseases. 1998
3 Νοε 2021 · California legalized medical weed 25 years ago, spurring a nationwide shift. But federal government rules stymie research on marijuana's potential.
6 Μαρ 2009 · Have the state's efforts to legalize and regulate medical marijuana been successful? Scott Imler and Stephen Gutwillig debate.
5 Αυγ 2020 · Meanwhile, the negative health implications of cannabis should be formally and consistently emphasized in policy, including a doubling down on the American Heart Association’s commitment to limiting the smoking and vaping of any products and banning cannabis use for youth.
The first state to effectively legalize medical cannabis was California in 1996, when voters approved Proposition 215 by a 56–44 margin. Several states followed with successful ballot initiatives in 1998, and in 2000 Hawaii became the first to legalize through an act of state legislature. [3]
History: In 1996, California passed the Compassionate Use Act (CUA), making it the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use. Amendments: An amendment to the law was enacted in 2004, known as Senate Bill 420. Additional Legal Resources: Together, the CUA and SB 420 are known as Health and Safety Code 11362.5 – 11362.83.
