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The Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling on April 1 that the Florida marijuana legalization initiative, 2024 Florida Amendment 3, would appear on the November ballot. [63] On April 25, the North Dakota Secretary of State approved an adult-use legalization initiative, supported by New Economic Frontier, for signature collection.
A sign supporting marijuana ballot measure Amendment 3 is seen near AYR Cannabis Dispensary in Panama City, Florida on Oct. 24, 2024.
Four states are asking voters whether the legalize marijuana in the 2024 election. ... The state’s medical marijuana business is already massive — estimated to be worth more than $2 billion ...
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.
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]
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.
In 2024 thirty-seven states including District of Columbia have legalized the use of medical marijuana and CBD including recreational use as well. [75] It was reported that in 2023 the states with marijuana legalized for personal consumption purposes generated around 4.2 billion in annual tax revenue.
The first licensed sales started on August 6, 2024. [1] Prior to legalization, Ohio decriminalized possession of up 100 grams in 1975, with several of the state's major cities later enacting further reforms. Medical use was legalized in 2016 through a bill passed by the state legislature. The first licensed sales of medical cannabis began on ...