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Delaware
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for recreational use, though decriminalized for possessions of small amounts – medical use permitted with serious illnesses Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: HB 110 – Bill pending action in the House Appropriations Committee that would legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older. History of Delaware Cannabis Legislation 2011: Delaware Medical Marijuana Act is signed – allows patients with “certain serious or debilitating conditions” to use…
Missouri
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medicinal use but illegal for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Missouri Marijuana Legalization Initiative. History of Missouri Cannabis Legislation 2014: Senate Bill 491 passed the Senate 29-2 and the House 140-15 to reduce penalties for certain…
Ohio
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use but illegal for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative Description: May appear on the ballot as an initiated amendment on November 5th ,2019. History of Ohio Cannabis Legislation 2015:…
Mississippi
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical purposes. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Proposed amendment to state constitution for debate in 2020. History of Mississippi Cannabis Legislation 2014: House Bill 1231 – signed into law with a house vote of 112-6…
North Dakota
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: House Bill 766 filed Description: HB 776 would decriminalize marijuana possession of four ounces or less, while simultaneously raising the amounts that would qualify for a felony charge.
Minnesota
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use but illegal for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Senate Republicans voted down on a measure to legalize recreational marijuana. History of Minnesota Cannabis Legislation 2014: Minnesota Medical Marijuana Act passed the House…
Florida
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use but not for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: SB 186 Repealed the ban on smoking medical cannabis – patients have the decision on how to administer medical cannabis to themselves History of Florida Cannabis Legislation…
North Carolina
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational uses. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: House Bill 766 filed Description: Decriminalize marijuana possession of four ounces or less, while simultaneously raising the amounts that would qualify for a felony charge. History of North…
California
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Legal for both medical and recreational use. Most Recent Vote/Upcoming Legislation: Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) History of California Cannabis Legislation 2010: Proposition 19 was rejected 53.5% to 46.5%. 2016: Proposition 64 passed 57% to 43%. Federal Representatives Senator Diane Feinstein, Democrat Stance: Pro…
Michigan
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. Description: The bill legalized marijuana for recreational use. History of Michigan Cannabis Legislation 2008: Michigan Compassionate Care Initiative…
New York
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use but illegal for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Legislators proposed a bill amendment to put recreational cannabis back on track. Description: Gov. Andrew Cuomo doesn’t believe the Senate will give enough votes for the bill to…
Indiana
By Ben Dressing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Senate Bill 213 Description: Proposed bill that would eliminate criminal penalties for adult marijuana use. History of Indiana Cannabis Legislation 2013: A bill to decriminalize small amounts…
Connecticut
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use, illegal for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Legislative leaders adjourned on June 5th without bringing recreational marijuana bills to a vote, legislators are not optimistic that the issue will be resolved in this election cycle. Description:…
Arkansas
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use but illegal for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Drug Policy Education Center is submitting a proposal to Attorney General Leslie Rutledge to bring recreational marijuana to a vote. Description: See Above History…
Idaho
By Ben Dressing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: Effort underway to get medical marijuana on 2020 Idaho ballot Description: Idaho Cannabis Coalition is spearheading the effort History of Idaho Cannabis Legislation 2012: Insignificant…
Arizona
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
State Level Status: Cannabis is legal for medical use, illegal for recreational use. Most Recent/Upcoming Legislation: SB 1022 – A bill to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adult use that’s currently under review by the Arizona Legislature. Description: The bill is under review by…