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Washington D.C.
By Early Investing on October 10, 2019
State Level Washington D.C. is an interesting case, it isn’t a state and the federal government is based there. Status: Cannabis is fully legal following a 2014 ballot referendum. However, Congress exercises oversight on the city’s government, preventing them from regulating cannabis sales like other jurisdictions. Because cannabis is illegal federally you can be arrested for possession on any federal land in D.C., which is about 29% of the city’s 18 square mile area. That includes the National Mall,…
South Dakota
By Early Investing on September 20, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for all purposes and even small amounts is a misdemeanor crime – testing positive for cannabis can be a felony offense Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Proposed initiated measure for the 2020 ballot Description: Measure would allow anyone over 21 to…
South Carolina
By Early Investing on September 20, 2019
State Level Status: Medical and recreational cannabis are illegal Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Compassionate Care Act delayed until 2020 Description: Would legalize the use of medical cannabis History of South Carolina Cannabis Legislation 2014: Senate Bill 1025 – legalized CBD 92-5 Federal Representatives Senate Senator…
Rhode Island
By Early Investing on September 20, 2019
State Level Status: Illegal for recreational use, but medical use is legal Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Proposals on the table from governor and others, nothing solid. Description: The state is working towards legalization History of Rhode Island Cannabis Legislation N/A Federal Representatives Senate Senator…
Pennsylvania
By Early Investing on September 20, 2019
State Level Status: Illegal for recreational use, but medical use is legal Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Senate Bill 3 Description: Passed the House 149-46 then Senate 42-7 to legalize medical marijuana History of Pennsylvania Cannabis Legislation 2018: Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee approved a…
Oregon
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: Measure 91 Description: Recreational use of marijuana based on regulation and taxation to be determined by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. History of Oregon Cannabis Legislation 2012:…
Oklahoma
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use but not recreational. Possession has been decriminalized. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: HB2612 Description: Revises provisions in the state’s current medical marijuana bill – i.e. protecting patients from losing their jobs for testing positive for medical cannabis.
Colorado
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is fully legal for both medical and recreational use. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: Colorado Amendment 64 Description: Amendment 64 legalized the personal use and regulation of marijuana. History of Colorado Cannabis Legislation 2000: Amendment 20 passes 54%-46% making medical…
Wyoming
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for both medical and recreational use. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: Wyoming Medical Marijuana Initiative Description: This initiative would legalize medical marijuana but was not on the ballot as an initiated state statute. History of Wyoming Cannabis Legislation…
Massachusetts
By Ben Dressing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Referendum in 2016 Description: Fully legalized cannabis History of Massachusetts Cannabis Legislation 2016: Legalized by Referendum Federal Representatives Senate Senator Edward Markey, Democrat Stance: Pro…
Wisconsin
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for both medical and recreational uses. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: Rep. Melissa Sargent proposed a legalization bill in April, 2019. Description: Rep. Sargent’s bill proposes the legalization of both recreational and medicinal marijuana. History of Wisconsin Cannabis Legislation…
Maine
By Ben Dressing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: IB 2015, c5 Description: State Statute Legalizing Marijuana. History of Maine Cannabis Legislation 2016: Legalized by Referendum. Federal Representatives Senate Senator Susan Collins, Republican…
West Virginia
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use but illegal for recreational use. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: Senate Bill 386 Description: Legalized medical cannabis for specific chronic conditions. It was slated to go into effect in July 2018 but was delayed until July 1,…
Washington
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Initiative 502 Description: Removes statewide prohibitions on production, processing, and selling marijuana, subject to licensing and regulation by liquor control board. History of Washington Cannabis Legislation…
Virginia
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Illegal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: House Bill 2079 & Senate Bill 997 Description: Both bills would have decriminalized cannabis. Both were shot down in committee. History of Virginia Cannabis Legislation 2015: House Bill…
Vermont
By Early Investing on September 17, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: S.54 Description: Establishes a state-regulated retail marijuana market by 2021: Licenses for growers would be issued by December 2020. History of Vermont Cannabis Legislation 2004:…