Medical Marijuana Chart

November 24, 1976: The federal Court rules: The use of medical marijuana is a "medical necessity" for Robert Randall

1978: New Mexico: Passed First law recognizing medical value of marijuana Over the next couple years, 30+ states passes similar laws

1980: Marinol tested on cancer patients 1985: Marinol (synthetic THC) Aproved by FDA

1986: Anti-Drug Abuse Act: Increased the penalties for possession and sale of Marijuana

July, 1991: 53% of oncologists say cannabis should be available by prescription

November 5, 1991: San Francisco, California: First Medical marijuana initiative passed

November 5, 1996: California becomes the first state to legalize medical marijuana