Maps show states where weed is legal for recreational, medical use in 2024
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Since medical cannabis was first legalized in Colorado in 1996, nearly half the country has legalized marijuana for recreational use. Even more states have decriminalized weed or allowed marijuana to be used for medical purposes.
These maps show which states have legalized recreational or medical marijuana or decriminalized weed as of 2024.
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