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Virginia SB 448, allowing regulated sales in the state where possession was legalized in 2021, was introduced by state senator Aaron Rouse in 2023 and was advanced by committee in January 2024. [49] It was approved by a second committee on January 31, [50] before the final Finance and Appropriations Committee hearing that precedes a possible ...
Nebraska. One of the last holdouts to fully ban marijuana in the country, Nebraska’s Initiative Measures 437 and 438 would allow the state to dip its toes into legalization for medical use.
A vote "for" Initiative Measure 438 would legalize the possession, manufacture, distribution, delivery and dispensary of medical marijuana in the state of Nebraska, and a vote "against" the ...
Colorado became the second state to legalize, going into effect four days after Washington state, [37] however, it was the first state for legal retail sales to become established. [ 39 ] May 20, 2021: Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs HB 21–1090, a bill which increases possession limits from 1 oz to 2 oz for adults.
Since 2012, various jurisdictions in the United States have legalized cannabis for recreational use. Because there are no border controls between U.S. states and citizens are allowed to travel freely between them, this has resulted in the proliferation of cannabis dispensaries located in towns that border states where cannabis remains illegal.
A motorist drives near AYR Cannabis Dispensary in Panama City, Florida on Oct. 24, 2024. Marijuana ballot measure Amendment 3 will be voted upon on Nov. 5.
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]
When Florida voters cast their ballots in the 2024 election, they have the chance to decide whether the state will legalize marijuana for recreational use. They can voice their stance by voting ...