Marijuana is still federally considered a Schedule I drug. However, there is an increasing movement in some states to legalize various forms and quantities, for medical use and recreational use.

There is also discussion about changing the status of the drug and making possession a misdemeanor where one would not be jailed or sent to prison, but fined or receive an alternative penalty.

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