Using marijuana, even for medicinal purposes, is illegal in most states.

California and Michigan..and ..12 others

Yes, recreational and medicinal marijuana are legal in Oakland, California. Oakland has been known for its progressive stance on cannabis legalization and has established regulations for cultivation, dispensing, and consumption of marijuana.

The government is considering whether to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

Since the late 20th century, there has been a growing movement in the United States to legalize marijuana. In 1996 California made news as the first U.S. state to approve the decriminalization of pot for medical use, and medical marijuana was later allowed in other states. Then in 2012 Washington and Colorado passed ballot initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana. By 2019 more than 30 U.S. states permitted some marijuana use—though it remained unlawful at the federal level. This raises the question, why was marijuana ever illegal?