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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]
Aside from states voting on marijuana, ... Live updates, maps for every state race. Nebraska: Initiative Measures 437 and 438 ... Medical and recreational marijuana are already legal in the state.
The NAACP has been strong supporters of the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act – H.R. 1523 and has reached out to members of congress to get this act passed. [160] This act is designed to decrease penalties for low-level marijuana possession and supports prohibiting federal enforcement of marijuana laws in states which have lesser penalties. [161]
Ten other states have more restrictive laws limiting THC content, for the purpose of allowing access to products that are rich in cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis. [9] In 2024 thirty-seven states including District of Columbia have legalized the use of medical marijuana and CBD including recreational use as well. [75]
Marijuana may remain illegal federally, but in most states, it’s accessible for adult medical or recreational use. On November 7, voters in Ohio made it the 24th state to approve legal ...
While many states have legalized some form of marijuana, few have approved it for recreational use so far. Where recreational marijuana is – and isn’t – legal in 2023 Skip to main content
Notes: · Reflects laws of states and territories, including laws which have not yet gone into effect. Does not reflect federal, tribal, or local laws. · Map does not show state legality of hemp-derived cannabinoids such as CBD or delta-8-THC, which have been legal at federal level since enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill
7. Seattle, Washington. Seattle has long been at the forefront of the cannabis movement, and since Washington state legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, it has grown into a top spot for ...