Recreational marijuana use is Legalized at the federal level
Inhaling of marijuana smoke from the environment from nonsmokers
One in 10 long term users display some level of dependency
Going cold turkey can cause anxiety and irritability
Higher risk of Lung Cancer
Increased chances of Bronchitis
Increased chances of lung irritation
No reliable test available to see if someone is under the influence of marijuana while driving
Current tests, test for marijuana in the system
Marijuana can remain in the system for multiple weeks
Marijuana is the biggest selling agricultural product
estimated $8 billion would be saved from enforcing cannabis prohibition.
Marijuana industry is expected to create more then a quarter million jobs
Free up Law Enforcements Time
In 2016 alone 1600 people a day were arrested for simply possessing marijuana
Legalizing marijuana means no more stops, arrests and tickets for those smoking marijuana taking valuable time away from law enforcement
Allows courts to focus on prosecuting more dangerous crimes
Tax refunds coming from the tax of marijuana
Put money from taxes towards underfunded programs
Ability to tax marijuana and use the money to pay off debts