Prop 215

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Proposition 215, enacted in California in 1996, was the first law in the U.S. to legalize medical cannabis.

Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act, was passed by California voters in 1996, marking a significant milestone in the cannabis legalization movement in the United States. This law allowed patients with qualifying medical conditions to use cannabis for therapeutic purposes, establishing a legal framework for the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical cannabis. Prop 215 paved the way for subsequent legislation in other states, promoting awareness of cannabis's medicinal benefits and shaping the discourse around cannabis policy. It remains a landmark moment in the ongoing efforts for cannabis reform nationwide.

Also known as

Compassionate Use Act

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• Legal
• Medical

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