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Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, was a California ballot initiative that legalized the use of medical marijuana for patients with serious illnesses. It allowed individuals to use cannabis with a doctor's recommendation, making California the first state in the U.S. to recognize medical marijuana. The law aimed to provide relief to patients suffering from conditions such as cancer, AIDS, and chronic pain, while also protecting them from criminal prosecution. Proposition 215 laid the groundwork for subsequent legalization efforts and the broader acceptance of medical marijuana across the United States.

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