Monday, June 23, 2014

Where Is Marijuana Legal?

Where Is Marijuana Legal? The legality of Marijuana or cannabis for recreational or general use is variable in different countries. It is illegal to possess cannabis in majority of the countries and it is this way since the widespread prohibition of cannabis began in the late 1930s. However, the possession of small quantities of cannabis or marijuana is decriminalized in many countries especially in North America, Europe and South America. This has been done largely for medicinal purposes. In which states in the US and which countries is marijuana legal?


In Which U.S. States Marijuana Legal?
It is illegal under federal law to use, sale and possess cannabis in the United States. Cannabis is categorized as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. This implies that it has been decided by the federal government that the substance has both high potential for abuse and no established and safe medical use. However, state laws regarding cannabis differ from the federal laws. A number of states have decriminalized cannabis and some have exempted its use as a medical substance. The recreational use of cannabis is legalized in two states Colorado and Washington. The following picture shows you the details:










State with legal medical cannabis.




State with decriminalized cannabis possession laws.*




State with both medical and decriminalization laws.




State with legalized cannabis


Notes: the above information is from wikipedia


20 Legal Medical Marijuana States and DC































































































































State


Year Passed


Fee


Possession Limit


Accepts other states' registry ID cards?


Alaska


1998


$25/$20


Usable 1 oz, Plants 6 (3 mature, 3 immature)


Unknown


Arizona


2010


$150/$75


Usable 2.5 oz, Plants 0-12


Yes


California


1996


$66/$33


Usable: 8 oz, 6 mature or 12 immature plants


No


Colorado


2000


$35


Usable: 2 oz, Plants:6 (3 mature, 3 immature)


No


Connecticut


2012


TBD


One-month supply


No


DC


2010


$100/$25


2 oz dried


No


Delaware


2011


$125


Usable: 6 oz


Yes


Hawaii


2000


$25


Usable: 3 oz, Plants 7 (3 mature, 4 immature)


No


Illinois


2013


TBD


Usable 2.5 oz during a period of 14 days


No


Maine


1999


No Fee


Usable: 2.5 oz, Plants: 6


Yes


Massachusetts


2012


TBD


60 day supply for medical use personally


Unknown


Michigan


2008


$100/$25


Usable: 2.5 oz, Plants: 12


Yes


Montana


2004


$25/$10


Usable; 1 oz, Plants 4 mature, Seedlings 12


No


Nevada


2000


$200


Usable 1oz, plants 7 (3 mature, 4 immature)


Yes


New Hampshire


2013


TBD


Usable 2 oz during a period of 10 days


Yes


New Jersey


2010


$200/$20


Usable: 2 oz


No


New Mexico


2007


$0


Usable: 6 oz, Plants 16 (4 mature, 12 immature)


No


Oregon


1998


$200/$100


Usable 24 oz, Plants 24 (6 mature, 18 immature)


No


Rhode Island


2006


$75/$10


Usable: 24 oz; 24 plants (6 mature, 18 immature)


Yes


Vermont


2004


$50


Usable: 2 oz, Plants 9 (2 mature, 7 immature)


No


Washington


1998


Unknown


Usable 24 oz, Plants 15


No



In Which Countries Are Marijuana Legal?
The following is a list of countries where Marijuana is legal








































































































































Country


Possession


Sale


Transportation


Cultivation


Notes


Argentina


Illegal but decriminalized


Illegal


Illegal


Illegal


Cannabis is legal for personal use and that too in small quantities and to be consumed in private locations. Consuming publically is usually accepted in young adults. Similarly consumption for medical reasons is accepted in private locations but it is not legislated. All other aspects are illegal and punishable by law.


Australia


Illegal but decriminalized in certain states


Personal use is decriminalized in small quantities in some states such as South Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.


Belgium


Illegal but decriminalized


Illegal


Illegal


Illegal but decriminalized for one female plant only


In Belgium, consumption in home and possessing quantities up to 3 g or a certain female plant is tolerated though not legal in adults.


Brazil


Illegal; however mostly tolerated


Illegal


Illegal


Illegal


The possession for personal use entails given a warning, community education. Selling and transportation of larger amounts is considered as drug trafficking.


Canada


Illegal but legal for use in medicine and industries after obtaining a governed issued license.


Illegal


Illegal


Illegal unless the plants are grown for medical purposes with a government issued license


Colombia


Illegal but decriminalized


Since the year 1994, possession of small quantities of cannabis up to 22 g has been decriminalized for personal use.


Costa Rica


Illegal but decriminalized


Though cannabis use is illegal, the tolerance of smoking marijuana is high in the entire country. Possession of small quantities for personal use has been decriminalized though no minimum amount has been specified.


Czech Republic


Illegal but decriminalized


Illegal


Illegal but decriminalized


Illegal but decriminalized


Since April 1st 2013, medical use on prescription is legal.


Ecuador


Illegal but decriminalized


Illegal


Illegal


Illegal


Possession of less than 10 g is considered as possessing for personal use and is legal but not punished.


France


Illegal but legal for medical use


Cultivating, selling, owning or consuming cannabis is prohibited.


India


Illegal/Legal(under the regulation of government)


Illegal/Legal (It is legal to sold in shops authorized by government)


Illegal


Illegal(Though with government permission it is legal)


It is utilized during the observance of some Hindu rituals. Though it is illegal to possess by law but the law is treated with low priority. Many states such as Tripura, West Bengal and North East has their own separate laws that allow cannabis which is locally known as ganja. Large tracts of marijuana grow unchecked in the wild parts of many states such as Tripura, West Bengal, Kerala etc.


Iran


Regulated use is legal while unregulated use is illegal


Regulated use is legal while unregulated use is illegal


Legal


It is legal to grow cannabis as the seeds of the plant are eaten by the locals. Moreover, companies draw oil from the seed, which is then sold legally.


Mexico


Illegal but decriminalized


Since August 2009, personal use and possession of up to 5 g of cannabis is decriminalized


North Korea


Legal


Legal


Legal


Legal


The sale, growth and consumption of marijuana is legal and not regulated by the government of North Korea.


Pakistan


Illegal/Legal


Though laws exist inhibiting the sale and misuse of marijuana, still they are very rarely used. The use in community gatherings is tolerated considering it to be a centuries old custom. Moreover, in the wild, large tracts of marijuana grow unchecked.


Switzerland


Illegal but decriminalized


Illegal


Illegal but decriminalized


Legal in certain Cantons


Since January 2012, growing of cannabis of up to 4 plants is allowed in some cantons.


United States


Illegal at federal level but it is legal at state level in states such as Washington and Colorado.


Illegal


Illegal


Illegal


Laws concerning marijuana vary by state.


Spain


Illegal but decriminalized


Illegal


Illegal


Legal


Growing of plant for personal use is legal.


Uruguay


Legal of personal use


Illegal


Illegal


Illegal


It is legal for personal use so personal possession is not penalized.















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