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On November 4, 2008, Massachusetts voters passed a ballot initiative that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. [3] The Massachusetts Sensible Marijuana Policy Initiative made the possession of less than one ounce (28 g) of marijuana punishable by a fine of $100 without the possessor being reported to the state's criminal history board. [10]
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]
Four states are asking voters whether the legalize marijuana in the 2024 election. NY Post photo composite ... Massachusetts. Marijuana is fully legal in Massachusetts — so the state is setting ...
These laws allow low-THC cannabis oil to be used for treatment of certain medical conditions (mostly seizure disorders) with a doctor's recommendation. 2014: Maryland legislators decriminalize cannabis and approve a comprehensive medical cannabis law, expanding the very limited measure that was passed in 2003. [51]
Jul. 6—With recreational marijuana now legal to use and possess for adults in Connecticut, some residents have crossed state lines or considered doing so to purchase the drug at Massachusetts ...
On November 7, voters in Ohio made it the 24th state to approve legal recreational marijuana. ... April 19, 2024 at 11:33 AM. Marijuana may remain illegal federally, but in most states, it’s ...
It could appear on the 2024 or 2025 ballot. [64] On May 7, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws delivered 29,000 voter signatures to the South Dakota Secretary of State, enough to get the initiative on the ballot if at least 60% are validated. [65] It was certified for the 2024 ballot on June 3. [66]
In a Dear Colleague letter, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and others announced plans to reintroduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act before April 20, 2024. [11] Schumer announced the introduction of the bill on May 1, 2024, [12] and it was enrolled as S.4226 that day. [13]