Even though federal reform remains at a standstill, the majority of Americans live in a state where marijuana is legal. Currently, 24 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational use ...

Activists who supported Oklahoma’s legalization measure argued that recreational marijuana sales could bring in billions in tax revenue.Of the 21 states where recreational use is currently legal ...

On May 30, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana, making it the 23rd state to do so. "We've known for too long that prohibiting the use of cannabis hasn't worked ...

On Election Day 2012, Colorado voters approved a ballot initiative legalizing the recreational use and sale of cannabis, making the state the first in America to do so. Twenty-three other states ...

The end result: Recreational marijuana feels legal in much of the U.S., even if it technically isn't. Is medical marijuana legal in the US? This is where things get even more muddled.

It is also legal in all the states where recreational use of weed is permitted. In Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire and North Dakota, marijuana is allowed for medical use.

As of July 1, 2023, recreational marijuana is legal in Maryland (with some caveats). Here's a guide to what is and isn't allowed, plus info on dispensaries By Gina Cook • Published June 30, 2023 ...