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1978 – New Mexico Passes First State Law Recognizing Medical Value of Marijuana

Posted on September 24, 2019 by ProCon.org

“In 1978, New Mexico passed the first state law recognizing the medical value of marijuana [Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act]. Over the next few years, more than 30 states passed similar legislation.”

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ProCon.org, "1978 – New Mexico Passes First State Law Recognizing Medical Value of Marijuana," ProCon.org. last modified September 24, 2019. https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/timeline-events/1978-new-mexico-passes-first-state-law-recognizing-medical-value-of-marijuana/.
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ProCon.org, "1978 – New Mexico Passes First State Law Recognizing Medical Value of Marijuana." ProCon.org. 24 Sep. 2019, medicalmarijuana.procon.org/timeline-events/1978-new-mexico-passes-first-state-law-recognizing-medical-value-of-marijuana

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Turabian (9th ed.):
ProCon.org. "1978 – New Mexico Passes First State Law Recognizing Medical Value of Marijuana." ProCon.org. Last modified on September 24, 2019. Accessed June 9, 2023. https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/timeline-events/1978-new-mexico-passes-first-state-law-recognizing-medical-value-of-marijuana/