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Overview of Cannabis Laws in the U.S.

Saturday, 04 March 2017 by andrea
While cannabis continues to be classified as a Schedule 1 substance and is therefore illegal federally, states are allowed to adapt their own legislation. Marijuana laws vary state-by-state. Medical Marijuana States Currently, 32 states have passed laws to establish comprehensive public medical marijuana programs. California was the first to allow medical use of marijuana with
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State Laws – Alabama

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
The State of Alabama has some of the harshest cannabis laws in the United States. Getting caught with any amount of cannabis can land you in jail for up to 20 years. Efforts thus far to legalize cannabis in any form have received little support from the Alabama State Government. CBD from Hemp Oil in
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State Laws – Alaska

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Alaska is one of the most progressive states in the nation when it comes to cannabis policy, both for consumers and business owners. Alaska passed Ballot Measure 2 in February 2015 to become the 3rd state in the United States to legalize recreational cannabis. CBD from Hemp Oil in Alaska Hemp CBD oil is federally
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State Laws – Arizona

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
While medical cannabis is legal in Arizona, the recreational use, possession, or cultivation of cannabis can subject you to some of harshest laws in the country. A ballot measure that would have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older was presented to voters in November 2016, but the initiative failed to pass with 52
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State Laws – Arkansas

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Historically, the cannabis laws in Arkansas have been very strict, with small use and possession being misdemeanors. However, just recently voters approved a measure to legalize medical cannabis, with qualified patients allowed access to cannabis to help in the treatment of 17 conditions. CBD from Hemp Oil in Arkansas Hemp CBD oil is federally legal
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State Laws – California

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
When it comes to cannabis legislation, California is one of the progressive states in the United States. It was the first state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana 20 years ago and just recently voters approved a measure to legalize cannabis for recreational use. CBD from Hemp Oil in California Hemp CBD oil is
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State Laws – Colorado

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Colorado is one of the most liberal states in the U.S. in regards to its attitude toward cannabis. Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 to legalize the sale, cultivation, and possession of recreational cannabis in 2012. Having already passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation, the legal cannabis market in Colorado reached over $1 billion dollars in 2016.
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State Laws – Connecticut

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Recreational cannabis remains illegal in Connecticut as of now, but the state has passed comprehensive medical cannabis legislation and has even opened up its program to minors. CBD from Hemp Oil in Connecticut Hemp CBD oil is federally legal in the U.S. Individual state laws, however, are dynamic and some states have and will enact
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State Laws – Delaware

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Despite being one of the smallest states in the United States, Delaware has been among the most progressive when it comes to cannabis legalization. The state has passed comprehensive medical cannabis legislation, and with small possession of recreational cannabis having been recently decriminalized, Delaware could become one of the next states to fully legalize cannabis
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State Laws – Florida

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Historically Florida has had a strong anti-cannabis stance, but recently the state has made some significant steps forward. Recreational cannabis remains illegal, but in 2016 voters approved a comprehensive medical cannabis program. CBD from Hemp Oil in Florida Hemp CBD oil is federally legal in the U.S. Individual state laws, however, are dynamic and some
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State Laws – Georgia

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
A conservative state, Georgia has historically been resistant to cannabis legislation. However, the state has taken a small favorable step forward by passing a medical CBD oil law. Further progress toward a comprehensive medical cannabis law or the legalization of recreational use, however, does not appear to be forthcoming. CBD from Hemp Oil in Georgia
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State Laws – Hawaii

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
The easy-going state of Hawaii has yet to legalize recreational cannabis, but it was one of the first states to legalize medical cannabis legal in 2000. The state has consistently revised their medical cannabis policies, and some believe Hawaii could be one of the next states to enact constructive recreational cannabis policy. CBD from Hemp
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State Laws – Idaho

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Idaho is one of the most intolerant states when it comes to cannabis policy. Cannabis for any purpose is still outlawed in the state, even for patients suffering from debilitating conditions. CBD from Hemp Oil in Idaho Hemp CBD oil is federally legal in the U.S. Individual state laws, however, are dynamic and some states
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State Laws – Illinois

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Illinois has made significant progress when it comes to medical cannabis policy, but its laws regarding recreational still lags behind other progressive states. Still, the legislature did recently pass a decriminalization bill that removed criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of cannabis. CBD from Hemp Oil in Illinois Hemp CBD oil is federally legal
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State Laws – Indiana

Friday, 03 March 2017 by andrea
Unfortunately, the state of Indiana has been slow to enact cannabis law reform despite support from its constituents. Recreational cannabis possession in any amount is still a serious crime in the state, and efforts to legalize medical cannabis in the state have gained little traction within the legislature. CBD from Hemp Oil in Indiana Hemp
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