Nearly half of states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana

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February 27, 2024

Most Americans now live in a legal marijuana state – and most have at least one dispensary in their county

Nearly half of states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana

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Most Americans now live in a legal marijuana state – and most have at least one dispensary in their county
Cannabis dispensaries are common along the coasts and in a few specific states
Nearly half of states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana
Dispensaries often cluster near the borders of states with less permissive marijuana laws

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Most Americans now live in a legal marijuana state – and most have at least one dispensary in their county

Nearly half of states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana

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