Sunday marks ten years since Coloradans voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Other states have followed but challenges remain for the industry
It was a historic moment not only for the state but for the nation.
“For so long, we've just been listening to a campaign of fear in terms of what can happen and what will happen. And now 10 years later, we're seeing that a lot of that fear was misplaced,” Baca said. In August, the state reported $131 million in recreational marijuana sales compared to $183 million in July 2020, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Despite his concerns, he remains optimistic about the future of the industry and hopes marijuana will be de-criminalized nationwide. “This has led to an explosion of marijuana use among children, which is having a hugely negative impact on their health. Congress should not legalize marijuana, while also taking steps to constrain this new industry’s ability to harm children,” the policy proposal reads.
If the federal government ever decriminalized marijuana, Baca said Colorado could take some credit for helping to model the way 10 years ago.
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