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When did marijuana become illegal?


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Illegal At the Federal level, marijuana became illegal on August 2, 1937.

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Marijuana is not, and never will be a legal social drug in the United States. ChaCha!

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In 1937 Congress passed the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act and made marijuana illegal and highly fineable. Thanks for using ChaCha.

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Marijuana became illegal in the United States in August 2, 1937. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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In the United States, the possession and use of marijuana was declared illegal in 1937. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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Marijuana has always been illegal in the United States! ChaCha!

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