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Pure Food and Drug Act
This Act required all cannabis that was given over the counter to be labeled. Its main purpose was to ban foreign and interstate traffic in adulterated or mislabeled food and drug products, and it directed the U.S. Bureau of Chemistry. -
"Reefer Madness"
The film "Reefer Madness" was produced by a French director, Louis Gasnier, and warned of the horrors of marijuana.
The film "Reefer Madness" banned the use of any narcotics in films, so that people would not be encouraged to use them. -
California legalizes medical use
In !996 Califrnia legalizes the use of marijauna for medical purposes.
This is significant because Califronia is he first state to legalize marijuana for a cause. -
Colorado and Washington legalize marijuana
Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana for recreational use. It was significant because they were the first states to legalize it for recreational purposes. -
Alaska and Oregon legalize marijuana
Alaska and Oregon legalize marijauna for recreational purposes.
This is significant because these are the two most ecent states to legalize pot for non-medical use.
