States With Recreational Dispensaries 2024. Since colorado and washington became the first states to pass legislation in 2012, there are now 24 states (plus the district of columbia) that have legalized the recreational use. Here are the states where it is currently legal, or will soon become legal, to purchase marijuana for recreational use.
Recreational marijuana sales in ohio will start next week. Columbus, ohio (ap) โ recreational marijuana sales will begin across ohio on tuesday when the state issues its first operating certificates.