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Can you tell me about marijuana legalization and medical marijuana in the US?
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In the United States, marijuana legalization and medical marijuana laws are state and territory based, with each jurisdiction setting their own laws and regulations. In some states, medical marijuana has been legalized, allowing individuals to possess, use and cultivate marijuana for medicinal purposes, with their doctor's approval. On the other hand, marijuana remains illegal on a federal level, however, certain laws have relaxed its penalties. In addition, several states have approved ballot measures allowing the legalization of recreational marijuana use among adults, permitting individuals to purchase, possess and consume marijuana for recreational purposes. At present, nine US states and Washington, DC have legalized recreational marijuana and twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have adopted some form of medical marijuana policy.