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[24] [25] [26] Recreational-use revenue in Illinois is expected to reach an estimated $1.6 billion a year. [27] Illinois became the first state in the nation to legalize cannabis for recreational sale through a state legislature rather than ballot initiative. [28] Overall, Illinois is the 11th state in the US to allow recreational marijuana. [29]
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]
Missouri had $12.7 million in sales over its first weekend of legalized recreational use.
In 2018, J. B. Pritzker ran for Governor of Illinois on a platform to legalize cannabis, among other issues, and was elected in November, 2018. [5] A 2017 poll conducted by Illinois Policy Institute showed over 70% support in the state for legalization and regulation. [6]
The five states that generated the most revenue from recreational marijuana sales took in a combined $457.7 million during the final quarter of 2023. ... Michigan law allows adults 21 and older to ...
Illinois' new governor delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation making the state the 11th to approve marijuana for recreational use in a program offering legal remedies ...
United States jurisdictions with legalized recreational cannabis . Jurisdiction Effective date ... Illinois: January 1, 2020: January 1, 2020: Legislative bill: Arizona:
Missouri’s recreational marijuana law allows customers to buy up to 3 ounces of marijuana flower, or the equivalent in other products, at a time. People with medical marijuana cards can purchase ...