Marihuana Legalization

Marijuana legalization refers to the process of removing or reducing legal restrictions on the production, sale, and use of cannabis. This shift allows adults to legally possess and consume marijuana, often regulated through specific laws and taxed like other commodities. Legalization aims to regulate the industry, improve public health safety, and reduce criminal justice costs associated with illegal drug enforcement. It also enables scientific research and medical use. However, policies vary by jurisdiction, with some places fully legalizing cannabis, others allowing limited medicinal use, and some maintaining prohibition.