As of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, marijuana legalization laws vary by country and state. Here is a brief guide to where marijuana is legal:
Countries where marijuana is legal:
Uruguay: In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize marijuana. The government regulates the production, sale, and consumption of marijuana through licensed pharmacies.
Canada: In 2018, Canada legalized marijuana for recreational use. Each province and territory has its own laws regarding the sale and consumption of marijuana.
Georgia: In 2018, Georgia decriminalized marijuana possession and consumption but has not yet legalized its sale or production.
South Africa: In 2018, South Africa's Constitutional Court legalized the use and cultivation of marijuana for personal use.
Mexico: In 2021, Mexico's Supreme Court declared the prohibition of marijuana for personal use to be unconstitutional. However, the country has yet to pass legislation regulating its production and sale.
States where marijuana is legal in the United States:
1. Alaska
2. Arizona
3. California
4. Colorado
5. Connecticut
6. Delaware
7. Illinois
8. Maine
9. Maryland
10. Massachusetts
11. Michigan
12. Minnesota
13. Montana
14. Nevada
15. New Hampshire
16. New Jersey
17. New Mexico
18. New York
19. North Dakota
20. Ohio
21. Oregon
22. Pennsylvania
23. Rhode Island
24. Vermont
25. Virginia
26. Washington
27. West Virginia
In these states, marijuana is legal for both medicinal and recreational use, but the laws regarding possession, cultivation, and sale may differ. Additionally, while marijuana may be legal at the state level, it is still illegal at the federal level in the United States.