Recreational marijuana use is legal in 8 states (USA)
California, Maine, Nevada, and Massachusetts legalize recreational marijuana use, joining the other four states and one district where it was already legal.
This past Tuesday, coinciding with the presidential elections in the United States, referendums on the legalization of marijuana for recreational and medicinal use were also being held in several US states.
In Massachusetts he has won the vote with 53.5% of the votes, California with 55%, Nevada with 54% and Maine, pending the final result, is winning with 50.5% of the votes.
In summary, recreational marijuana use is legal in the states of Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, and also in the District of Columbia.
The new regulations will allow adults over 21 to possess the substance and cultivate marijuana plants in their private residences. The legal limit for personal use is approximately 30 grams.
In addition, in four other states (Florida, Arkansas, Montana and North Dakota) the "yes" vote won on the legalization of medical marijuana.
Florida approved the use of medical marijuana with 711TP32 votes in favor, North Dakota with 64%, Montana with 56% and Arkansas with 53% votes.
In Florida, starting in October, the registration of growers and dispensaries will begin, as well as the issuance of cards for future patients.
Fountain: The Vanguard