00_iyc_tjd_hc_summit_800px.jpg. Share this article. Good intentions do not guarantee good regulations. Unintended consequences often eclipse the improvements a rule aims to make, ultimately causing more harm than good.
The state's voters legalized medical marijuana in 1998. Prior to Tuesday's vote, 23 states and the District of Columbia had legalized marijuana for medical purposes, while Colorado and Washington were the only states to allow recreational marijuana use.
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.