As of January 1, 2018, six states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington) and the District of Columbia allow for personal, recreational use of marijuana. The laws vary by state. It has become a booming industry in places like Colorado where people go to find that “Rocky Mountain High” that John Denver sang about so long ago. This begs the question, “Is marijuana now legal?” And the simple answer is, “No.” Possessing, cultivating, and distributing are all il