Cannabis: Laws, Regulations & Policy
Federal Law vs. State Law
It is important to understand that marijuana is still illegal under federal law, specifically Title 21 United States Code Controlled Substances Act.
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Marijuana LegalizationThis 2018 article from CQ Researcher provides an overview of marijuana legalization and the tension between federal and state law.
State Cannabis Programs 2019
| Recreational & Medical Marijuana |
Medical Marijuana | CBD/Low THC Marijuana | No Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska California Colorado District of Columbia Maine Massachusetts Michigan Nevada Oregon Vermont Washington |
Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Delaware Florida Hawaii Illinois Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Missouri Montana New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island Utah West Virginia |
Alabama |
Idaho |
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures. (2018). State Medical Marijuana Laws. Retrieved from: http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx
Oregon Law & Policy Resources
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Marijuana and Hemp (Cannabis) LawInformation from the Oregon State Bar
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Recreational Marijuana: Personal Use FAQsPublished by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, the governing agency for the state.
Selected Research Articles Related to Marijuana Legalization
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“Good moral characters”: how drug felons are impacted under state marijuana legalization laws.Research by Beverly Yuen Thompson, published in Contemporary Justice Review. Sep 2017, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p. 211-226.
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Marijuana, federal power, and the statesBy Jonathan Alder, published in Case Western Reserve Law Review, Spring 2015, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p. 505-539.
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What will federal marijuana reform look like?By Alex Kreit, published in
Case Western Reserve Law Review. Spring 2015, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p.689-718.
Policy Related Advocacy Groups
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Marijuana Policy ProjectMPP, which was founded in January 1995, is the largest organization in the U.S. that’s focused solely on ending marijuana prohibition.