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2. The United States of America

The marijuana laws in the United States are complicated; every state has a completely different approach towards it. Medicinal marijuana is legal in 25 states and possession of it has been decriminalized in 18. Additionally, possession is completely legal in Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia. However, it is illegal at the federal level and in several other states. After November, a number of states shall be voting on the question of legalizing recreational marijuana, which might influence change in federal policy.

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