Important state variables measured for parcels of water in the ocean are therefore temperature, which is related to the heat content, salinity, which is related to the amount of dissolved matter, and the pressure (Table 1).
In eight states, Nevada, Maine, Colorado, Washington, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, and Oregon, the sale and possession of marijuana is legal for both medical and recreational use; and Washington DC has legalized personal use but not commercial sale.
In 2000, the Hawaii Legislature became the first in the U.S. to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana. Hawaii expanded patient access by creating a system for medical marijuana dispensaries. On July 14, 2015, Gov. David Ige signed two important medical marijuana laws. HB 321 allowed medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in Hawaii, and SB 1291 strengthened anti-discrimination protections for patients.