also known as cannabis, has been a topic of legal and societal debate for many years. As attitudes toward marijuana continue to evolve, several states in the United States have taken steps to legalize its recreational and/or medicinal use. This article provides an overview of the legality of marijuana in different states as of June 2023.
Several states have fully legalized marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes. These states allow individuals of legal age to possess, consume, and cultivate marijuana within certain limits. As of June 2023, the following states fall into this category: Alaska-California-Colorado-Illinois-Maine-Massachusetts -New Mexico-Michigan-Nevada-Oregon-Vermont-Washington
Many states have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes, typically requiring patients to obtain a recommendation from a qualified healthcare provider. These states have established regulated medical marijuana programs that allow registered patients to access marijuana for therapeutic purposes. The following states have legalized medical marijuana: Arizona-Arkansas-Connecticut-Delaware-Florida-Hawaii-Louisiana-Maryland-Minnesota-Montana-New Hampshire-New Jersey-New York-North Dakota-Ohio-Oklahoma-Pennsylvania-Rhode Island-Utah-West Virginia
A few states have enacted laws that permit the use of
low-THC/high-CBD cannabis extracts for specific medical
conditions, even if they do not have comprehensive medical
marijuana programs. These states include:
Alabama-Georgia-Iowa-Kentucky-South Carolina-Tennessee
Texas-Wisconsin-Wyoming.
Several states still maintain strict marijuana laws and have not legalized its recreational or medicinal use. These states often impose harsh penalties for marijuana possession, cultivation, and distribution. The states that have not legalized marijuana as of June 2023 include:-Idaho-Kansas-Indiana-South Dakota
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