what are the laws on weed in canada
Cannabis in Canada In Canada as of late 2017, cannabis – usually referred to as marihuana or marijuana – is legal only for medicinal purposes and only under conditions outlined in the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).[1] issued by Health Canada. The cultivation of the cannabis is currently legal in Canada for seed, grain and fibre production only under licences issued by Health Canada.[2]
Timeline of cannabis laws in the United States The legal history of cannabis in the United States began with state-level prohibition in the early 20th century, with the first major federal limitations occurring in 1937. Starting with Oregon in 1973, individual states began to liberalize cannabis laws through decriminalization. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis, sparking a trend that spread to a majority of states by 2016. In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize cannabis for recreational use.