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3 ημέρες πριν · Are you wondering what the marijuana laws are in your state? This marijuana legalization map clearly defines the laws in each state and remains up-to-date with the latest changes on a monthly basis.
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]
Medical cannabis programs began in the United States (US) in 1996, with California becoming the first state to legalize medical cannabis (Legislatures NC of S 2020). Since then, other states have slowly adopted medical cannabis programs, with the programs themselves evolving over time.
In the United States, cannabis is legal in 38 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use. At the federal level, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, prohibiting its use for any purpose. [1]
In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis, sparking a trend that spread to a majority of states by 2016. In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize cannabis for recreational use.
The history of U.S. marijuana legislation is long and complex. Here, we offer a shortened version in five maps that show which states have legalized what — and when. But first, the lingo......
15 Σεπ 2024 · Voters in Florida, Nebraska, Idaho, and South Dakota may see ballot initiatives to legalize or regulate marijuana when they go to the polls in November 2024. Use the map and table below to better understand where marijuana is legal in the U.S.
