Legal for Medical Use

In the US, there are important legal differences between medical cannabis at the federal and state levels. At the federal level, cannabis per se has been made criminal by implementation of the Controlled Substances Act, but as of 2009, new federal guidelines have been enacted.

In 2013, possession of 1 oz of marijuana is

Legal for adults & medical use

Legal for medical use & decrim

Highly illegal

Legal for medical use

Decriminalization