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Marijuana enthusiasts are counting on more US states to follow Colorado in legalizing the drug, but opponents said Thursday the fight over pot is far from over. The Rocky Mountain state made drug history on New Year's Day with the inauguration of retail sales of marijuana for recreational use. The Pacific Northwest state of Washington is set to follow suit later this year -- even though, under federal law, marijuana remains as illegal and addictive as heroin, ecstasy and LSD.
In the immediate future, the main focus will likely be on the regulated sale of cannabis for medicinal use, which is already legal in 20 states, said John Hudak of the Brookings Institution think tank. "Beyond that, I think most states are going to let the experiment in Colorado and Washington play itself out before they take the next steps forward" on recreational marijuana, Hudak told AFP.
In Alaska, campaigners are "very hopeful" of putting legalization to a popular vote in August, said Mason Tvert, communications director of the Marijuana Policy Project, a pro-pot lobby group in Washington. Not so far advanced, but underfoot nevertheless, are similar efforts in Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada and Oregon. Taking another tack, campaigners are looking to state legislatures in Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont to adopt laws allowing the retail sale of weed.
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In the immediate future, the main focus will likely be on the regulated sale of cannabis for medicinal use, which is already legal in 20 states, said John Hudak of the Brookings Institution think tank. "Beyond that, I think most states are going to let the experiment in Colorado and Washington play itself out before they take the next steps forward" on recreational marijuana, Hudak told AFP.
In Alaska, campaigners are "very hopeful" of putting legalization to a popular vote in August, said Mason Tvert, communications director of the Marijuana Policy Project, a pro-pot lobby group in Washington. Not so far advanced, but underfoot nevertheless, are similar efforts in Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada and Oregon. Taking another tack, campaigners are looking to state legislatures in Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont to adopt laws allowing the retail sale of weed.
News Moderator - The General @ 420 MAGAZINE ®
Source: Manilastandardtoday
Contact: Manila Standard Today | Latest News in the Philippines
Website: More states to legalize marijuana after Colorado - Manila Standard Today
