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Alaska Becomes Fourth State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana. Alaska legalized recreational marijuana for adult use on Tuesday, becoming the fourth state in the nation to do so. The state joined Oregon and Washington, D.C., both of which also voted Tuesday to legalize the drug for recreational use. Colorado and Washington state legalized recreational cannabis use in 2012.
Recreational Marijuana Laws in the USA - State by State. Following the lead of the many states that have legalized medical marijuana, now many states have moved forward and are legalizing the recreational use of cannabis. These laws allow adults 21 and over to use marijuana recreationally, for any reason with a medical marijuana recommendation, card or license. Most recreational marijuana states also allow home cultivation, allowing adults to grow a few plants in their own home.