8th State

 

Minnesota State May Legalize Cannabis In 2016

 Max. fine for small amount: $200
Marijuana related arrests in 2012: 12,051

One of the more surprising states to most people on the list is Minnesota. However, very few people even know that the first medical marijuana dispensary in Minnesota actually opened on July 1, 2015. According to a study by SAMHSA, Minnesota teenagers’ attitudes toward cannabis use have relaxed. In 2010, 70.9% of 12-17-year old state residents did not consider smoking pot once a month to be risky behavior. By 2013, 75.4% of teenagers held the same perception.

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