Marijuana Legalization
/ˌmærɪˈwɑːnə ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process or act of enacting laws to permit the legal use, possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana under regulated conditions.
Several states have adopted marijuana legalization to regulate its medical and recreational use.
- (n.) The set of legal frameworks and policies governing the authorized use and control of marijuana.
Marijuana legalization has significant implications for criminal justice and public health.
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- marijuana legalization
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Commentary
Marijuana legalization involves both legislative and regulatory measures; drafters should clarify scope, such as medical versus recreational use, to avoid ambiguity.
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