In 1937, the federal government passed the Marihuana Tax Act,
prohibiting the cultivation and farming of marijuana.
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Marijuana was criminalized in the United States with the passage of the Marihuana Tax Act in 1937. This legislation effectively banned the cultivation, possession, and sale of marijuana.
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Marijuana was made illegal in the United States with the passage of the Marihuana Tax Act in 1937, which imposed strict regulations and taxes on its cultivation and distribution. This act effectively criminalized the possession and sale of marijuana in the country.