5 States that Legalized Recreational Weed in the US

4. Oregon

Legalization Measure Approved: November 2014

Since the inception of Oregon’s legal cannabis market in 2015, it has become an almost $1 billion industry. Portland was declared the ‘Best Weed City’ of 2023, according to a study by Real Estate Witch and Leafly. Portland Community College is now offering cannabis programs to students who want to pursue a career in the marijuana industry upon graduation.