North Carolina Gov. Pushes For Marijuana Decriminalization

The legalization of recreational marijuana in the U.S. started in 2012, when voters in Colorado legalized its use and sale. Marijuana is currently legal in 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam despite remaining illegal at the federal level. Current N.C.law lists possession of more than 0.5 ounces as punishable by up to $1,000 in fines.