which state have legalized medical marijuana
1281 CONNECTTWEETCOMMENTEMAILMORE. Medical marijuana is now legal in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Of those states, Washington and Colorado have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Colorado's first retail marijuana stores opened Jan. 1 for sale to people 21 years and older. Under federal law, marijuana is still an illegal drug.
Pennsylvania just became the 24th U.S. state to legalize medical marijuana. Governor Tom Wolf approved the measure Sunday, allowing the sale and consumption of cannabis for treating specific diseases or symptoms.
On November 7, 2000, Nevada legalized medical marijuana when 65% of the populace voted yes on Question 9. On November 8, 2016, the state legalized recreational marijuana when voters passed Question 2 by 54%.
State Medical Marijuana Laws. State Medical Marijuana Laws. In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, making the Golden State the first in the union to allow for the medical use of marijuana. Since then, 22 more states, the District of Columbia and Guam have enacted similar laws.