As of midnight on 12:01 a.m. Thursday, marijuana became legal in Washington, D.C. But those looking to smoke a joint on the National Mall or have a puff while strolling past the White House are in for a disappointment.
The District of Columbia is the first jurisdiction on the East Coast to legalize recreational use of pot after the city's voters approved the measure in a November vote, joining Washington state, Alaska and Colorado in making marijuana lawful for recreational use.
Recreational marijuana use is still illegal under federal laws, limiting the reach of the new law. Read more...
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