Katelyn Baker
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Denver - Legal marijuana has a $2.4 billion economic impact in Colorado, according to a study by the Marijuana Policy Group.
The 24-page report concluded the marijuana industry is the fastest-growing business sector in the state. It's credited with creating 18,005 jobs in 2015, according to the report.
Legal marijuana produced $996 million in sales and $121 million in taxes in 2015.
Marijuana Policy Group used a "marijuana impact model" to show how legal pot affects the economy when it comes to tax revenue, employment, GDP and areas of output.
Tax revenue surged 91.1 percent from 2014 to 2015, according to the study.
Recreational marijuana was passed by state voters in 2012 and the first sales began on Jan. 1, 2014.
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Full Article: Study - Marijuana Has $2.4 Billion Economic Impact On State
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The 24-page report concluded the marijuana industry is the fastest-growing business sector in the state. It's credited with creating 18,005 jobs in 2015, according to the report.
Legal marijuana produced $996 million in sales and $121 million in taxes in 2015.
Marijuana Policy Group used a "marijuana impact model" to show how legal pot affects the economy when it comes to tax revenue, employment, GDP and areas of output.
Tax revenue surged 91.1 percent from 2014 to 2015, according to the study.
Recreational marijuana was passed by state voters in 2012 and the first sales began on Jan. 1, 2014.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Study - Marijuana Has $2.4 Billion Economic Impact On State
Author: Staff
Contact: 303-566-7600
Photo Credit: Nick Procaylo
Website: KDVR
