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Marijuana is illegal in the United States. Since the federal law prohibits its use, there’s much controversy between state and federal laws. Some states say that using marijuana for medical purposes is allowed, while the federal Drug Enforcement Agency enforces the nation-wide ban on pot.

Many medical marijuana clinics in California have been raided by the DEA, who seized hundreds of pounds of their inventory, despite the fact that medical marijuana is approved in California. This caused an outrage in the cannabis smoking society, and heightens the overall hostility between citizens and the government.

Medical marijuana is currently legal in the following states:  california, Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Minnesota, Vermont, Maine, Maryland, and Rhode Island.

Certain states have also decriminalized it, meaning there is little to no punishment if you’re arrested with the substance on you. conducting research about your state and states around you is highly recommended. Any pot smoker should know the consequences of being caught by the police.

If you’re a student, your college or high school likely has no-tolerance policies addressing the substance, so make sure you’re aware of those, as well; being caught with weed at school is not only going to get you in legal trouble, but it will be on your permanent record for your entire academic life. Even if marijuana is legal in your state, you should still check your educational facility’s rules and regulations, as well as disciplinary policies.

If you want to have an impact on cannabis legalization in your state, there are certain things that you can do. One, you can contact your local county representatives or city councils, inquiring about any marijuana drug law reforms they might be considering. Who knows, there might already be a bill under review that you are unaware of.

Two, you can contact your Congress representatives regarding the issue, urging them to take steps towards drug law reform. You want to write, call, or email your Congressman from the House of Representatives, because the Senate doesn’t handle domestic issues as much as international ones.

Third, it’s never a bad idea to personally meet with government officials, like your state governor or a county representative, if at all possible. Go to town council meetings.

Also, there’s a right time for everything–don’t interrupt an ongoing meeting just to be heard. Find an appropriate time to address this topic. It’s a slow process, but you can be a part of it.

Exciting news… Joining the list of legal medical marijuana states is Rhode Island, which is now the third state in the nation and the first on the East Coast to permit marijuana sales to chronically ill patients.

Rhode Island state lawmakers had a remarkable vote to override  a veto from the Reublican party. The senate voted 35-3 to pass this bill for medical marijuana.

Patients who reside in California can purchase marijuana from stores by supplying their patients a state-licensed card. This combination of regulated distribution and allowing patients to grow a limited quantity for themselves is the best way to ensure safe access for patients.

Rhode Island began allowing chronically ill patients to register with the states Department of Health and posses up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in usable form and 12 plants. But the state never created a legal way to obtain marijuana.

Though marijuana remains illegal under federal law, it has been said that the Obama administration will not target dispensaries who obey state guidelines.

This is amazing news that just shows the massive strides taking place in the medical marijuana industry. Millions of people are realizing the factual benefits of medicinal marijuana.

Happy four-twenty to the Rhode Island patients, congratulations and it just shows what can be accomplished! Your voice will not go unheard!