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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsColorado, Washington Become First States to End Marijuana Prohibition in US (Recreational Use)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/amendment-64-passes-in-co_n_2079899.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008Matt Ferner
Matt.Ferner@huffingtonpost.com
Amendment 64 Passes: Colorado Legalizes Marijuana For Recreational Use
Posted: 11/06/2012 11:24 pm EST Updated: 11/06/2012 11:27 pm EST
The Rocky Mountain High just got a whole lot higher. On Tuesday night, Amendment 64 -- the measure which sought the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults -- was passed by Colorado voters, making Colorado the first state to end marijuana prohibition in the United States.
With about 36 percent of precincts reporting at the time of publishing, 9News and Fox31 report that Amendment 64 has passed.
The passage of the state measure is without historical precedent and the consequences will likely be closely-watched around the world. In an interview with The Huffington Post, the authors/researchers behind the book "Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs To Know" pointed out that the measure in Colorado is truly groundbreaking, comparing it to the legalization that Amsterdam enjoys:
A common error is to believe that the Netherlands has already legalized cannabis (the preferred term for marijuana in Europe). What has been de facto legalized is only the retail sale of 5 grams (about a sixth of an ounce) or less. Production and wholesale distribution is still illegal, and that prohibition is enforced, which is largely why the price of sinsemilla in the coffee shops isnt much different than the price in American dispensaries.
Although Colorado "legalized it," it will be several months, perhaps as long as a year, before Colorado adults 21-and-over can enjoy the legal sale of marijuana. However, the parts of the amendment related to individual behavior will go into effect as soon as Governor Hickenlooper certifies the results of the vote, a proclamation he is obligated to do within 30 days of the election, The Colorado Independent reported.
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Colorado, Washington Become First States to End Marijuana Prohibition in US (Recreational Use) (Original Post)
Hissyspit
Nov 2012
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Renew Deal
(81,870 posts)1. That's impressive
Uncle Joe
(58,411 posts)2. Kicked and recommended for the great state of Colorado.
Thanks for the thread, Hissyspit.
tridim
(45,358 posts)3. Icing on the glorious cake.
I love America tonight.
I have no idea what's going to happen, but I'm anxious to find out.
Dark n Stormy Knight
(9,771 posts)4. One down, 49 to go?
Samjm
(320 posts)5. Very proud of my state
We were one of the first to give women the vote, and now the first to legalize marijuana. Progressive values run deep in this state even if they have been obscured at times.