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I believe all the states that currently have recreation cannabis have it because of referendums and ballot initiatives. The legalization process has shown exact

by shkkmo 8y ago

I believe all the states that currently have recreation cannabis have it because of referendums and ballot initiatives. The legalization process has shown exactly how our legislatures have failed to address this issue. Canada did legalize recreational use with legislation, but they are the only ones so far. I personally blame gerrymandering.

craftyguy 8y ago
Recreational cannabis was passed by a ballot measure in Oregon.
NickM 8y ago
Vermont recently legalized it via the legislature, though I think your main point still stands.
- shkkmo 8y ago
  Ah yes, their law did go into effect last month didn't it. Reading up on it, it sounds like Vermont has taken an approach like DC where commercial sales are not allowed, but personal possession, cultivation, and gifting are. I wonder if we'll look back in 10 years and wish more places had taken these approaches, or if they well eventually also enact commercial legislation.