Map: The Legal Landscape
Marijuana has been illegal under federal law since 1970. But since California first passed its medical marijuana law 15 years ago, more than a third of all states are now experimenting with some form of legalization and/or decriminalization. Here's a closer look at the legal landscape, as of July 2011.
· Medical Marijuana
· Decriminalization
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Posted July 26, 2011
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