The recreational use of marijuana is for pleasure and non-medical reasons only. This does not require the user to have a doctor`s prescription. Laws vary from state to state as to whether recreational use is legal. As of April 2022, only 18 states allow recreational cannabis. This suggests that there is support for increasing the THC limit by industry, politics and the public. You may want to keep an eye on this movement! Although marijuana cannot be prescribed for medical purposes in Wisconsin, since 2014 it has been legal to use high-CBD cannabis extracts to treat permissible conditions, although it must be “in a form without psychoactive effects.” Although initially approved only for the treatment of refractory seizures, a 2016 law expanded its availability for the treatment of diagnosed conditions. However, now that medical marijuana has been legalized, the state has had to set a limit on marijuana. Just like alcohol, marijuana is legal. until you`ve consumed too much to drive safely.
At what point are you considered too high to drive? In May 2020, a bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives that would legalize recreational marijuana. HF 4632 did not pass in 2020 because lawmakers prioritized the coronavirus pandemic and the Senate passed a blanket rejection. The federal government uses this THC limit to distinguish between legal hemp/CBD and illegal hemp/CBD. Several states explicitly specify that cannabis containing 0.3% THC or less is considered “hemp,” while any cannabis that exceeds this THC limit is considered “marijuana.” (This can be a bit confusing, as this method of categorization ignores the fact that hemp and marijuana are actually different subspecies.) Since 2001 and 2017, it has been legal in Nevada to possess, use, buy, sell or grow marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Nevada residents are allowed to possess up to an ounce of cannabis on them, though larger amounts will result in a misdemeanor. The sale and supply of cannabis is only illegal outside of retail sales by state-licensed businesses. Nevada residents can grow up to six plants for non-commercial purposes. Nevada has a removal process for previous marijuana convictions that have since been decriminalized, though some convictions may be sealed. Since 2013 and 2018, it has been legal in Massachusetts to possess, use, buy, sell or grow marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Massachusetts residents can only possess one ounce of cannabis on them, though they can possess up to 10 ounces as long as it is secured with a lock in their primary residence. Limits on total transaction amounts or weights reduce the number of standardized cans sold more effectively than simply having product-specific limits.
For example, Massachusetts has the same product-specific weight limits as Illinois, but by introducing an equivalency limit for the entire transaction, Massachusetts allows far fewer grams of THC per sale than Illinois (5.95 grams versus 9.65 grams for medium potency products). Although medical marijuana was legalized in Missouri in 2018, the programs are not yet operational. If a resident has an eligible condition, they can purchase up to four ounces of usable marijuana within 30 days. Eligible residents are allowed to grow up to six plants for medicinal purposes. For those who wish to purchase large amounts of THC, the basis of transaction limits based solely on product weight creates opportunities for overconsumption simply by purchasing products with increased potency. Even if lower weight limits were enforced, those who wanted more THC could simply shift their purchases to more potent products, which is undesirable from a public health perspective, as more potent products are associated with higher health risks, especially for young or naïve consumers.14–16 Thus, If the purpose of these regulations is to encourage moderate consumption of THC, lower limits should be applied to quantity-based measures, and regulators should consider moving to limits based on the amount of THC. While the objective is to minimize the risk of diversion from the legal market to the illicit market, States should also consider limiting the number of outlets that a consumer can purchase in a single day or within a given period of time, as Uruguay does. Such changes would do much more to encourage moderate consumption and less diversion than current policies, which fail to achieve both. New Jersey residents voted in favor of legalizing marijuana in a public vote in 2020. A few months later, Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills authorizing the commercial production and retail sale of cannabis to adults, decriminalizing the possession and/or distribution of certain amounts of cannabis and reducing penalties for illegal possession. It entered into force in April 2022.
There is another complicating factor for this risky venture. Funding options are limited. Current federal marijuana laws make it difficult for most cannabis businesses to obtain financing and find a bank to resume operations. Credit unions and federally insured banks take significant risks if they choose to work with marijuana businesses, even if the substance is legal under local law. Financial transactions involving proceeds from the sale of marijuana could result in prosecution under money laundering laws, unlicensed money transfer laws, or the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Cannabis has been legal for medical purposes in Delaware since 2011. Eligible residents can purchase up to six ounces of usable marijuana. As in Connecticut, home cultivation is not allowed.
As of January 1, 2020, a total of 11 states and the District of Columbia had laws allowing adult cannabis use, and 10 states allowed commercial sale. Of these, the majority have established product-based limits for the maximum amount of flowers and concentrates, ranging from 1.0 ounces to 2.5 ounces for flowers and from 3.5 grams to 15.0 grams for concentrates (Table 1).