Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction
In the United States, cannabis is legal in 42 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use. At the federal level, cannabis is generally classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, determined to have a high potential for abuse. However, licensed medical cannabis is classified as Schedule III, reflecting its medical use and lower abuse potential, while unlicensed cannabis products remain Schedule I substances. Despite these prohibitions, federal law is generally not enforced against the possession, cultivation, or intrastate distribution of cannabis in states where such activity is legal under state law. During the 117th United States Congress, a bill to decriminalize marijuana in federal law passed the House of Representatives but failed in the Senate. In April 2024, during the Biden administration, the Department of Justice initiated a process to reschedule cannabis to the less-restrictive Schedule III. Executive Order 14370, issued December 18...
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