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The legal history of cannabis in the United States began with state-level prohibition in the early 20th century, with the first major federal limitations occurring in 1937. Starting with Oregon in 1973, individual states began to liberalize cannabis laws through decriminalization. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical ...
[202] [203] [204] First state legislature to legalize recreational marijuana. [205] Virginia: Legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g) in public; no limit applies at home. [206] Legislature has yet to authorize retail sales. Legal to possess up to 4 oz (113 g) per 30-day period; unlike recreational use, commercial sales of medical marijuana is legal.
Florida Amendment 3, [1] is a proposed constitutional amendment to the Florida Constitution subject to a direct voter referendum on November 5, 2024 that would partially legalize cannabis for possession, purchase, or recreational use in Florida for adults 21 years or older.
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday approved a recreational marijuana constitutional amendment for the November 2024 statewide ballot, raising the stakes of an already-pivotal presidential election.
Marijuana is only legal in Florida once a person has obtained a Medical Marijuana Use Authorization, as outlined in Chapter 381 in Florida Statutes. ... Illinois. Arizona. Montana. New Jersey. New ...
September 17, 2024 at 4:07 PM. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The fight over recreational marijuana is in full swing, as Floridians weigh Amendment 3. Backers are pushing for Floridians to have the right to ...
Cannabis in Florida is illegal for recreational use. Possession of up to 20 grams (3⁄4 oz) is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $1000, and the suspension of one's driver's license. [1] Several cities and counties have enacted reforms to apply lesser penalties, however.
On May 31, 2019, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to legalize recreational marijuana use starting on January 1, 2020. The bill was signed by Governor J. B. Pritzker on June 25, 2019. [24][25][26] Recreational-use revenue in Illinois is expected to reach an estimated $1.6 billion a year. [27 ...