This article accompanies Weed at Work.
According to ProCon.org, which regularly updates its data, 14 states have passed laws that legalize medical marijuana. At present, these are the states and permitted amounts:
Alaska: 1 ounce
California: 8 ounces
Colorado: 2 ounces
Hawaii: 3 ounces
Maine: 2.5 ounces
Michigan: 2.5 ounces
Montana: 1 ounce
Nevada: 1 ounce
New Jersey: 2 ounces
New Mexico: 6 ounces
Oregon: 24 ounces
Rhode Island: 2.5 ounces
Vermont: 2 ounces
Washington: 24 ounces
In addition, the District of Columbia recently enacted legislation that permits possession of 2 ounces of medically prescribed marijuana.
Arizona and Maryland have passed laws that, although favorable towards medical marijuana, do not legalize its use.
The ProCon.org site provides interactive, detailed information on when the laws were passed, what sort of registry ID is required as well as data on the medical conditions required for approval of marijuana possession and the ability of users to possess or cultivate pot, etc.
ProCon.org is a nonpartisan, educational site that offers information and promotes critical thinking on a variety of controversial topics.
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