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|In November of 2010 Arizona legalized medical marijuana when the voters passed [[Arizona Proposition 203 (2010)| Proposition 203]] with 50.13% of the vote.<ref>http://edition.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/11/14/arizona.medical.marijuana/</ref><ref>http://www.today.com/id/40170982/ns/politics-decision_2010/#.UsjTS7QsCKY</ref><ref>http://norml.org/news/2010/11/18/arizona-becomes-fifteenth-state-to-legalize-limited-medical-use-of-marijuana</ref>
|In November of 2010 Arizona legalized medical marijuana when the voters passed [[Arizona Proposition 203 (2010)| Proposition 203]] with 50.13% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web|author=By the CNN Wire Staff |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/11/14/arizona.medical.marijuana/ |title=Arizona voters approve medical marijuana measure - CNN.com |publisher=Edition.cnn.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/id/40170982/ns/politics-decision_2010/#.UsjTS7QsCKY |title=Ariz. voters approve medical marijuana - TODAY News |publisher=TODAY.com |date=2010-11-13 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://norml.org/news/2010/11/18/arizona-becomes-fifteenth-state-to-legalize-limited-medical-use-of-marijuana |title=Arizona Becomes Fifteenth State To Legalize Limited Medical Use Of Marijuana |publisher=Norml.org |date=2010-11-18 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref>
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|In July of 1975 California enacted Senate Bill 95 which reduced the penalty for possession of 1 ounce of cannabis or less to a citable misdemeanor.<ref>https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=45532</ref><br>
|In July of 1975 California enacted Senate Bill 95 which reduced the penalty for possession of 1 ounce of cannabis or less to a citable misdemeanor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=45532 |title=NCJRS Abstract - National Criminal Justice Reference Service |publisher=Ncjrs.gov |date= |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><br>
On November 5, 1996 California became the first state in the United States to legalize medical marijuana when the voters passed [[California Proposition 215 (1996)| Proposition 215]] by 56%.<ref>http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/november96/marijuana_11-7.html</ref><br>
On November 5, 1996 California became the first state in the United States to legalize medical marijuana when the voters passed [[California Proposition 215 (1996)| Proposition 215]] by 56%.<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/november96/marijuana_11-7.html ]{{dead link|date=February 2014}}</ref><br>
On September 30, 2010 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 1449 which further decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less to a civil infraction leading to no jail time and punishable by a maximum $100 fine.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/02/us/politics/02pot.html</ref><ref>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2010/10/schwarzenegger-signs-bill-reducing-offense-for-marijuana-possession.html</ref>
On September 30, 2010 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 1449 which further decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less to a civil infraction leading to no jail time and punishable by a maximum $100 fine.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/02/us/politics/02pot.html</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=October 1, 2010&nbsp;|&nbsp;10:31 am |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2010/10/schwarzenegger-signs-bill-reducing-offense-for-marijuana-possession.html |title=Schwarzenegger signs bill reducing offense for marijuana possession - latimes.com |publisher=Latimesblogs.latimes.com |date=2010-10-01 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref>
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|On June 15, 2000 Governor Benjamin Cayetano signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/15/us/hawaii-becomes-first-state-to-approve-medical-marijuana-bill.html</ref><ref>http://norml.org/news/2000/06/15/governor-signs-hawaii-s-medical-marijuana-bill-into-law</ref>
|On June 15, 2000 Governor Benjamin Cayetano signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/15/us/hawaii-becomes-first-state-to-approve-medical-marijuana-bill.html |title=Hawaii Becomes First State to Approve Medical Marijuana Bill - New York Times |location=HAWAII |publisher=Nytimes.com |date=2000-06-15 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://norml.org/news/2000/06/15/governor-signs-hawaii-s-medical-marijuana-bill-into-law |title=Governor Signs Hawaii's Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law |publisher=Norml.org |date=2000-06-15 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref>
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|misdemeanor (85 grams/3 oz. or less)
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|misdemeanor (less than {{convert|8|oz|g|abbr=on}})
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|decriminalized (Legal in the city of [[Portland, Maine|Portland]])
|decriminalized (Legal in the city of [[Portland, Maine|Portland]])
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|On November 2, 1999 Maine legalized medical marijuana when 62% of the populous voted yes on Question 2.<ref>http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/ref99a.htm</ref><br>
|On November 2, 1999 Maine legalized medical marijuana when 62% of the populous voted yes on Question 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/ref99a.htm |title=Referendum Election Results, Questions 1-3 - November 2, 1999 (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.) |publisher=Maine.gov |date=1999-11-02 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><br>
On May 1, 2009 Maine further decriminalized cannabis when Governor John Baldacci signed legislation (LD 250) which made possession of 2.5 ounces or less a civil infraction.<ref>http://norml.org/news/2009/05/07/maine-lawmakers-expand-marijuana-decriminalization-law</ref><ref>http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_124th/chapters/PUBLIC67.asp</ref><br>
On May 1, 2009 Maine further decriminalized cannabis when Governor John Baldacci signed legislation (LD 250) which made possession of 2.5 ounces or less a civil infraction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://norml.org/news/2009/05/07/maine-lawmakers-expand-marijuana-decriminalization-law |title=Maine: Lawmakers Expand Marijuana Decriminalization Law |publisher=Norml.org |date=2009-05-07 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_124th/chapters/PUBLIC67.asp |title=PUBLIC Law, Chapter 67, An Act To Streamline and Clarify Laws Pertaining to the Civil and Criminal Possession of Marijuana |publisher=Mainelegislature.org |date= |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><br>
On November 5, 2013 voters in Portland, Maine passed Question 1 by 67% which legalized the possession of 2.5 ounces within the city's limits.<ref>http://www.pressherald.com/news/Portland_could_set_precedent_with_marijuana_vote.html</ref><ref>http://maineelections.bangordailynews.com/</ref>
On November 5, 2013 voters in Portland, Maine passed Question 1 by 67% which legalized the possession of 2.5 ounces within the city's limits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressherald.com/news/Portland_could_set_precedent_with_marijuana_vote.html |title=Portland voters legalize marijuana &#124; The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram |publisher=Pressherald.com |date=2013-11-07 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maineelections.bangordailynews.com/ |title=Maine 2013 General Election results — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine |publisher=Maineelections.bangordailynews.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref>
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|On November 4, 2008 Massachusetts decriminalized cannabis when 63% of the populous voted yes on Question 2. The legislation defines possession of 1 ounce or less to be a civil infraction punishable by a $100 fine.<ref>http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/11/05/voters_approve_marijuana_law_change/</ref><ref>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2008%20Return%20of%20Votes%20Complete.pdf</ref><br>
|On November 4, 2008 Massachusetts decriminalized cannabis when 63% of the populous voted yes on Question 2. The legislation defines possession of 1 ounce or less to be a civil infraction punishable by a $100 fine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/11/05/voters_approve_marijuana_law_change/ |title=Voters approve marijuana law change - The Boston Globe |publisher=Boston.com |date=2008-11-05 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2008%20Return%20of%20Votes%20Complete.pdf |title=DEMOCRAT Office Name |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><br>
On November 6, 2012 the state legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Question 3 by 60%.<ref>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/rov12.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/11/06/on-marijuana-massachusetts-voters-say-legalize-it/</ref>
On November 6, 2012 the state legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Question 3 by 60%.<ref>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/rov12.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/11/06/on-marijuana-massachusetts-voters-say-legalize-it/ |title=On Marijuana, Massachusetts Voters Say 'Legalize It' |publisher=Forbes |date=2014-01-22 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref>
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|medical use only (misdemeanor if not for medical use)
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|decriminalized (first offense; 30 grams or less)
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|On November 7, 2000 Nevada legalized medical marijuana when 65% of the populous voted yes on Question 9.<ref>http://legalmann.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/nevada-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-and-authorized-users-still-face-potential-criminal-penalties/</ref><ref>http://ballotpedia.org/Nevada_Medical_Marijuana_Act,_Question_9_%282000%29</ref>
|On November 7, 2000 Nevada legalized medical marijuana when 65% of the populous voted yes on Question 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://legalmann.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/nevada-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-and-authorized-users-still-face-potential-criminal-penalties/ |title=Nevada Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Authorized Users Still Face Potential Criminal Penalties « Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog |publisher=Legalmann.wordpress.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ballotpedia.org/Nevada_Medical_Marijuana_Act,_Question_9_%282000%29 |title=Nevada Medical Marijuana Act, Question 9 (2000) |publisher=Ballotpedia |date= |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref>
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|On July 23, 2013 New Hampshire legalized medical marijuana when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573.<ref>http://www.governor.nh.gov/media/news/2013/pr-2013-07-23-hb-573.htm</ref><ref>http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/7744863-95/nh-becomes-19th-state-to-legalize-medical-marijuana-as-hassan-signs-bipartisan-bill</ref>
|On July 23, 2013 New Hampshire legalized medical marijuana when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.governor.nh.gov/media/news/2013/pr-2013-07-23-hb-573.htm |title=Governor Hassan's Statement on Signing HB 573 |publisher=Governor.nh.gov |date=2013-07-23 |accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref><ref>http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/7744863-95/nh-becomes-19th-state-to-legalize-medical-marijuana-as-hassan-signs-bipartisan-bill</ref>
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|DUI penalties pursuant to H.B. 1441, effective Oct. 1, 2013, a person will be jailed for no less than 10 days or more than 1 year if: A person as any amount of a Schedule I chemical or controlled substance, as defined in Section 2-204 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, OR ONE OF ITS METABOLITES OR ANALOGS in the person’s blood, saliva, urine or any other bodily fluid at the time of a test of such person's blood, saliva, urine or any other bodily fluid administered within two (2) hours after the arrest of such person. &nbsp;A second offense will have longer sentencing as well as require an ignition interlock device that can only detect alcohol even if person is not a user of alcohol.
|DUI penalties pursuant to H.B. 1441, effective Oct. 1, 2013, a person will be jailed for no less than 10 days or more than 1 year if: A person as any amount of a Schedule I chemical or controlled substance, as defined in Section 2-204 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, OR ONE OF ITS METABOLITES OR ANALOGS in the person’s blood, saliva, urine or any other bodily fluid at the time of a test of such person's blood, saliva, urine or any other bodily fluid administered within two (2) hours after the arrest of such person. &nbsp;A second offense will have longer sentencing as well as require an ignition interlock device that can only detect alcohol even if person is not a user of alcohol.
New penalties for possession or making of [[hashish]], a grinder, or [[Cannabis_foods|brownies]] may include life imprisonment were enacted in 2011.
New penalties for possession or making of [[hashish]], a grinder, or [[Cannabis foods|brownies]] may include life imprisonment were enacted in 2011.
<ref>{{Cite web
<ref>{{cite web
|URL = http://stash.norml.org/oklahoma-life-for-hash-bill-signed-also-includes-life-for-brownies-or-grinders
|URL = http://stash.norml.org/oklahoma-life-for-hash-bill-signed-also-includes-life-for-brownies-or-grinders
| title = Oklahoma life-for-hash bill signed, also includes life-for-brownies or grinders
| title = Oklahoma life-for-hash bill signed, also includes life-for-brownies or grinders
| publisher = NORML Foundation.
| publisher = NORML Foundation.
| date = 2011
| date = 2011
}} </ref><ref>{{Cite web
}} </ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/legislation/53rd/2011/1R/HB/1798.pdf
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|On May 19, 2004 Vermont legalized medical marijuana when Governor James Douglas announced he would allow Senate Bill 76 to pass without his signature.<ref>http://norml.org/news/2004/05/20/vermont-approves-amended-medical-marijuana-measure</ref>The law was further expanded in June of 2007 when Senate Bill 7 passed without Governor Douglas' signature once again.<ref>http://norml.org/news/2007/06/07/vermont-expands-state-medi-pot-law-legislatures-in-connecticut-rhode-island-also-endorse-medical-cannabis</ref><br>
|On May 19, 2004 Vermont legalized medical marijuana when Governor James Douglas announced he would allow Senate Bill 76 to pass without his signature.<ref>http://norml.org/news/2004/05/20/vermont-approves-amended-medical-marijuana-measure</ref> The law was further expanded in June of 2007 when Senate Bill 7 passed without Governor Douglas' signature once again.<ref>http://norml.org/news/2007/06/07/vermont-expands-state-medi-pot-law-legislatures-in-connecticut-rhode-island-also-endorse-medical-cannabis</ref><br>
On June 6, 2013 Governor Peter Shumlin signed legislation (HB200) which decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less to a civil infraction.<ref>http://governor.vermont.gov/gov-shumlin-signs-marijuana-decriminalization</ref>
On June 6, 2013 Governor Peter Shumlin signed legislation (HB200) which decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less to a civil infraction.<ref>http://governor.vermont.gov/gov-shumlin-signs-marijuana-decriminalization</ref>
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|Marijuana was legalized by [[Washington Initiative 502]]. The law requires state licenses from all sellers, distributors and producers of Marijuana, and permits anyone over 21 to carry one ounce. The state allows licensed growers to cultivate marijuana, but does not permit personal growing in one's home except for medical use.<ref>{{Cite web
|Marijuana was legalized by [[Washington Initiative 502]]. The law requires state licenses from all sellers, distributors and producers of Marijuana, and permits anyone over 21 to carry one ounce. The state allows licensed growers to cultivate marijuana, but does not permit personal growing in one's home except for medical use.<ref>{{cite web
| title = I-502 Implementation
| title = I-502 Implementation
| url = http://lcb.wa.gov/marijuana/
| url = http://lcb.wa.gov/marijuana/
| publisher = [[Washington State Liquor Control Board]]
| publisher = [[Washington State Liquor Control Board]]
| place = [[Washington_(state)|The state of Washington]]
| place = [[Washington (state)|The state of Washington]]
| date = 2013
| date = 2013
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Revision as of 16:47, 4 February 2014

Map of cannabis laws in the US
Legality of cannabis in the United States
  Legal for recreational use
  Legal for medical use
  No comprehensive medical program
● Decriminalized
Notes:
· Reflects laws of states and territories, including laws which have not yet gone into effect. Does not reflect federal, tribal, or local laws.
· Map does not show state legality of hemp-derived cannabinoids such as CBD or delta-8-THC, which have been legal at federal level since enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Main article: Cannabis in the United States

The use, sale, and possession of cannabis (marijuana) in the United States is illegal but the federal government has announced that if a state wants to pass a law to decriminalize cannabis for recreational use they can do so, but they need to have a regulation system in place for cannabis. Cannabis is listed as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, the highest classification under the legislation. This means that the substance has been decided by the federal government to have both high abuse potential and no established, safe medical use.

However, individual state laws do not always conform to the federal standard. State-level proposals for the rescheduling of cannabis have met with mixed success. A number of states have decriminalized the substance to varying degrees, other states have created exemptions specifically for medical cannabis, and several have both decriminalization and medical laws. Two states, Colorado, and Washington, have legalized the recreational use of cannabis following the approval of state referenda in the 2012 elections; a similar ballot measure in Oregon failed.

By state

State Possession Sale Transportation Cultivation Notes
 Alabama e illegal illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Alaska b misdemeanor medical use only Illegal Legal Possession legal if Less than 4 oz in your residence. Cultivation, Less than 25 plants in residence incarceration N/A. Fines 0. Read more at http://norml.org/laws/item/alaska-penalties
 Arizona d illegal (felony) medical use only illegal (felony) illegal (felony) In November of 2010 Arizona legalized medical marijuana when the voters passed Proposition 203 with 50.13% of the vote.[1][2][3]
 Arkansas e misdemeanor illegal illegal illegal The possession of under four ounces of marijuana is a Class A misdemeanor under state law, carrying a fine of up to $2,500 and up to one year's imprisonment. For those with two existing convictions for possession, a third offense or above is treated as a Class D felony, and carries a punishment of a maximum of six years' imprisonment and a maximum $6,000 fine.[4] In the northwestern cities of Fayetteville and Eureka Springs, citizens voted to make adult marijuana possession offenses the lowest law enforcement priority.[5]

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act was put up for referendum in the November 2012 elections. The act would have allowed for non-profit organisations to grow and sell medicinal cannabis and additionally permitted patients who live over five miles from a legal dispensary to cultivate a small number of plants on their own property.[5] It was voted down with only 48.6%[4] of voters in favour, but activists reportedly plan to continue working to pass legislation. Were the act to have passed, it would have been the first of its kind in the South.[6]

 California b decriminalized medical use only In July of 1975 California enacted Senate Bill 95 which reduced the penalty for possession of 1 ounce of cannabis or less to a citable misdemeanor.[7]

On November 5, 1996 California became the first state in the United States to legalize medical marijuana when the voters passed Proposition 215 by 56%.[8]
On September 30, 2010 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 1449 which further decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less to a civil infraction leading to no jail time and punishable by a maximum $100 fine.[9][10]

 Colorado a legal medical and recreational use legal legal to grow up to six plants for an individual, or commercially with a license[11] Colorado Amendment 64 legalized the sale and possession of marijuana for non-medical uses on November 6, 2012 and is currently pending the creation of a new regulatory framework. According to Norml, private cultivation of up to six marijuana plants, with no more than three being mature is no penalty. http://norml.org/laws/item/colorado-penalties & http://norml.org/legal/item/colorado-legalization?category_id=1582
 Connecticut b decriminalized (except within 1500 ft of a school or daycare) felony (any amount) illegal felony possession of less than one half ounce by persons 21 and over will result in graduating scale of fines, and seizure of contraband. Under 21 will face addition sanctions, to include temporary loss of license to drive.
 Delaware d misdemeanor illegal (felony) illegal (felony) illegal (felony) On Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 Gov. Markell announced that he was suspending the medical marijuana program because his office received a letter from the Obama Justice Department alleging that its implementation would subject those licensed under the law, as well as public servants, to federal criminal prosecution.
 Florida e misdemeanor (if 20 grams or less) illegal (felony) illegal (felony) illegal (felony) Conviction causes a driver's license suspension for a period of 2 years.
 Georgia e misdemeanor (if 1 oz (28 g) or less) illegal (felony) illegal (felony) illegal (felony) Any conviction of a marijuana possession, sale, or cultivation offense results in suspension of drivers license. First-time offenders may be eligible for a conditional discharge under Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.), which operates as a dismissal if certain conditions are met, such as the payment of a fine and community service.
 Hawaii b misdemeanor (less than 1 oz (28 g)) medical use only illegal (felony) illegal (felony) On June 15, 2000 Governor Benjamin Cayetano signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana.[12][13]
 Idaho e misdemeanor (85 grams/3 oz. or less) illegal (felony) illegal (felony) illegal (felony)
 Illinois d misdemeanor (30 grams or less) misdemeanor (10 grams or less) illegal misdemeanor (fewer than 5 plants) Illinois passed the Cannabis Control Act in 1978, which technically allows for medical marijuana. However in order for it to become an actuality, action is required from two state departments—Human Services and the State Police—neither of which has taken action.[14][15]

On August 1, 2013 Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana; the legislation took effect on January 1, 2014.[16]

 Indiana e misdemeanor (30 grams or less) misdemeanor (30 grams or less) illegal illegal
 Iowa e misdemeanor illegal (felony) illegal illegal (felony)
 Kansas e illegal illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Kentucky e misdemeanor (less than 8 oz (230 g)) misdemeanor (less than 8 oz (230 g); first offense illegal misdemeanor (less than 5 plants) Written a ticket with a court date and then released for misdemeanor possession.
 Louisiana e illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Maine b decriminalized (Legal in the city of Portland) medical use only medical use only medical use only On November 2, 1999 Maine legalized medical marijuana when 62% of the populous voted yes on Question 2.[17]

On May 1, 2009 Maine further decriminalized cannabis when Governor John Baldacci signed legislation (LD 250) which made possession of 2.5 ounces or less a civil infraction.[18][19]
On November 5, 2013 voters in Portland, Maine passed Question 1 by 67% which legalized the possession of 2.5 ounces within the city's limits.[20][21]

 Maryland e affirmative defense for
medical purposes only* 		illegal illegal illegal *By statutory law, defendants who can prove medical necessity at trial face no penalty if they possess 1 oz (28 g) or less.[22][23]
 Massachusetts b decriminalized medical use only On November 4, 2008 Massachusetts decriminalized cannabis when 63% of the populous voted yes on Question 2. The legislation defines possession of 1 ounce or less to be a civil infraction punishable by a $100 fine.[24][25]

On November 6, 2012 the state legalized medical marijuana when voters passed Question 3 by 60%.[26][27]

 Michigan d medical use only (misdemeanor if not for medical use) medical use only medical use only medical use only *Under zero tolerance, users cannot operate a motor vehicle in possession or under the influence of a Schedule 1 narcotic. Marijuana is listed as a Schedule 1 narcotic.
 Minnesota c decriminalized illegal illegal illegal
 Mississippi c decriminalized (first offense; 30 grams or less) illegal illegal illegal As a first offense, possession of 30 grams or less carries up to a $250 fine. If valid proof of identity and a signed written pledge to appear in court is provided by the offender, an arrest is not performed and civil summons is issued instead. The University of Mississippi reportedly also has a small-scale, federally-approved medicinal cannabis cultivation program, though cannabis is not legal for such purposes in the state itself.[28]
 Missouri e illegal (misdemeanor) illegal (felony) illegal illegal
 Montana d medical use only medical use only medical use only
 Nebraska c decriminalized (first offense only) illegal illegal illegal Possession of up to one ounce of cannabis is treated as a civil infraction for the first offense, and as a misdemeanor for the second and third offenses. A fine of up to $300 may be issued for the first offense, along with potential court-mandated drug education courses. A second offense is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and up to five days' jail time, and a third offense carries up to a $500 fine and a maximum of one week in jail.[29]
 Nevada b decriminalized medical use only medical use only medical use only On November 7, 2000 Nevada legalized medical marijuana when 65% of the populous voted yes on Question 9.[30][31]
 New Hampshire d medical use only (misdemeanor if not for medical use) Medical use only medical use only medical use only On July 23, 2013 New Hampshire legalized medical marijuana when Governor Maggie Hassan signed HB 573.[32][33]
 New Jersey d illegal medical use only illegal illegal On January 18, 2010 New Jersey legalized medical marijuana when Governor Jon Corzine signed the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.[34][35]
 New Mexico d medical use only medical use only medical use only medical use only In April of 2007 New Mexico legalized medical marijuana when Governor Bill Richardson signed Senate Bill 523.[36][37]
 New York c decriminalized misdemeanor (less than 25 g) illegal misdemeanor
 North Carolina c decriminalized illegal (felony) illegal 10 lbs 3–8 months with discretionary fine, felony decriminalized up to 0.5 oz (14 g) is not an arrestable offense, and is typically thrown out of court. Max fine $0 (discretionary) up to 10 lb (4.5 kg). 10 lb (4.5 kg) and up is a $5,000 fine. However, 1.5 oz (43 g) to 10 lb (4.5 kg) is considered punishable, but usually only high amounts of weight are more strictly punished, and even then, usually offenders trafficking will only expect to see about 3 months in jail. Usually if caught by police with small amounts, given a traffic ticket. Personal use can typically be expunged. Police usually do not typically enforce against medicinal use.
 North Dakota e illegal illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Ohio c decriminalized illegal illegal illegal Petitions have been submitted and approved by the state ballot committee to allow Ohio voters to legalize cannabis for medical purposes if the patient is 18 years old or older, but would only be able to be prescribed by a physician.
 Oklahoma e illegal illegal illegal illegal DUI penalties pursuant to H.B. 1441, effective Oct. 1, 2013, a person will be jailed for no less than 10 days or more than 1 year if: A person as any amount of a Schedule I chemical or controlled substance, as defined in Section 2-204 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, OR ONE OF ITS METABOLITES OR ANALOGS in the person’s blood, saliva, urine or any other bodily fluid at the time of a test of such person's blood, saliva, urine or any other bodily fluid administered within two (2) hours after the arrest of such person.  A second offense will have longer sentencing as well as require an ignition interlock device that can only detect alcohol even if person is not a user of alcohol.

New penalties for possession or making of hashish, a grinder, or brownies may include life imprisonment were enacted in 2011. [38][39]

 Oregon b decriminalized medical Use Only medical use only medical use only On 6 November 2012, voters in the state rejected Ballot Measure 80 by a margin of 53% to 47%. The measure would have allowed personal recreational use and cultivation of marijuana and hemp without a license, and would have established a commission to regulate the commercialized sale and cultivation of the plant.
 Pennsylvania e illegal illegal illegal illegal Possession of 30g or less is a misdemeanor resulting in up to 30 days incarceration and a fine of up to $500. Possession of more than 30g is a misdemeanor netting up to a year in jail and a $5000 fine.[40]
 Rhode Island b decriminalized/Civil Infraction (1 oz or less as of 2013-04-01), Illegal felony illegal Felony Possession of an ounce or less will become a civil violation with a $150 fine [as of 2013-04-01], three violations within 18 months would be a misdemeanor with larger fines and/or prison. [41]
 South Carolina e illegal illegal illegal illegal First-time possession offenders can complete one year of probation instead of following conventional criminal procedure.[42]
 South Dakota e illegal illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Tennessee e misdemeanor (before 3rd offense) illegal illegal illegal
 Texas e illegal illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Utah e illegal illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Vermont b decriminalized medical use only On May 19, 2004 Vermont legalized medical marijuana when Governor James Douglas announced he would allow Senate Bill 76 to pass without his signature.[43] The law was further expanded in June of 2007 when Senate Bill 7 passed without Governor Douglas' signature once again.[44]

On June 6, 2013 Governor Peter Shumlin signed legislation (HB200) which decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less to a civil infraction.[45]

 Virginia e misdemeanor illegal illegal illegal Possession calls for $500 in civil fines.
 Washington a legal legal, license required legal legal with restrictions and licensing Marijuana was legalized by Washington Initiative 502. The law requires state licenses from all sellers, distributors and producers of Marijuana, and permits anyone over 21 to carry one ounce. The state allows licensed growers to cultivate marijuana, but does not permit personal growing in one's home except for medical use.[46]
 West Virginia e misdemeanor illegal (felony) illegal illegal
 Wisconsin e illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Wyoming e illegal illegal illegal illegal illegal

By Federal district

State Possession Sale Transportation Cultivation Notes
 District of Columbia d medical use only medical use only

By Insular Areas

State Possession Sale Transportation Cultivation Notes
 American Samoa e illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Guam e illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Northern Mariana Islands e illegal illegal illegal illegal
 Puerto Rico e illegal illegal illegal illegal
 U.S. Virgin Islands e illegal illegal illegal illegal

See also

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