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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.
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] .
Although cannabis remains federally illegal, a number of states have moved forward with medical and recreational cannabis programs, making the plant accessible to a majority, but not all, Americans.
View a map of the US to see where marijuana/cannabis is legal along with the possession and cultivation limits of each state.
Where is marijuana legal in the US? A state-by-state guide. Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 24 states and Washington, D.C. Another 17 states have legalized the use of...
As of April 2024, recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, or nearly half the country, according to the Pew Research Center.
It is legal for adults over 21 to possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana and to give up to 1 ounce of marijuana to another person. Adults can also grow up to six marijuana...
Marijuana may remain illegal federally, but in most states, it’s accessible for adult medical or recreational use. In November 2023, voters in Ohio made it the 24th state to approve legal...
Commercial sale of recreational cannabis is legalized nationwide in three countries (Canada, Thailand, and Uruguay) and in all subnational U.S. jurisdictions that have legalized possession except Virginia and Washington, D.C.
As more states legalize medical and recreational marijuana, an increasing number of lawmakers want to square up federal laws so they don't conflict with state regulations.