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Timeline of Gallup polls in US on legalizing marijuana. [1]In the United States, cannabis is legal in 39 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. [2]
On August 22, 1975, Governor James Rhodes signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis, making Ohio the sixth state to do so. [2] Under Ohio law, the possession of up to 100 grams (3½ oz) of marijuana is a "minor misdemeanor" which carries a maximum fine of $150. Possession of more than 100 grams (3½ oz) but less than 200 grams (7 oz) of marijuana ...
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
Ohio just became the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Issue 2, approved by Ohio voters on Tuesday, will allow adults 21 and older to buy, possess and grow marijuana.
A study by Ohio State University shows recreational marijuana could bring as much as $400 million in tax revenue to the Buckeye State by the fifth year of the program. Protect Ohio Workers and ...
On May 30, 2014, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment, prohibiting the Justice Department from spending funds to interfere with the implementation of state medical marijuana laws. The amendment became law in December 2014, and must be renewed each year in order to remain in effect.
Issue 2 is an initiated statute, which means it will become part of state law in 30 days. But lawmakers have power to change it.
Here's how cities are reacting to Ohio's relaxed marijuana laws. Tallmadge is eyeing a 6-month version. Some Summit County communities opt to temporarily block recreational marijuana sales