Pubdate: Sun, 08 Jun 2014
Source: Columbian, The (WA)
Copyright: 2014 The Columbian Publishing Co.
Contact:  http://www.columbian.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/92
Author: Tom Fuelling

WHAT'S THE HOLDUP?

Can someone please explain the disparity of outcomes in the 
legalization of marijuana in the states of Colorado and Washington? 
Both states passed their legalization in the 2012 election. Both 
states are subject to the same federal laws regarding marijuana (il)legality.

Colorado opened legal marijuana retail shops in January 2014 and is 
projecting a $40 million tax haul from its sale in 2014. Meanwhile, 
nearly every municipality in Washington has placed a moratorium on 
growing and selling marijuana, citing the federal laws criminalizing 
its use. Does Colorado know something we don't know?

Tom Fuelling

Vancouver
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