19 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and five more may do so next month.
On November 8th voters in five states will consider initiatives that would make marijuana legal for those 21 and older within their state’s boundaries. If all five were to pass, nearly half of the country would have legal marijuana (24 states). The five states with legalization initiatives represent around 13 million people.
The state’s considering legalization are Maryland, Arkansas, South Dakota, North Dakota and Missouri. However, it’s worth noting that although the initiatives in Maryland, Arkansas, North Dakota and Missouri would all establish legal marijuana retail outlets, South Dakota would only legalize possession, with no legal means of procuring it.
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