The United States Of America, Part Five. This is the story of how the American Republic developed from colonial beginnings in the 16th century, when the first European explorers arrived, until modern times.
Medical marijuana is now legal in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Of those states, Washington and Colorado have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Colorado's first retail marijuana stores opened Jan. 1 for sale to people 21 years and older. Under federal law, marijuana is still an illegal drug.
Get the documentation done. With proper documentation you can get a Medical Marijuana Card. In all there are 16 states, where medical marijuana is legal. California was the first state to be legalized for medical marijuana in the year 1996. And then in 1998 Alaska, Oregon, Washington.