First Legal Recreational Marijuana Sales in Colorado
New Year's Day ushered in a new era in Denver and other Colorado cities where legal sales of recreational marijuana commenced Wednesday morning at 37 stores around the state.
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The word "legalization" was front and center in the minds of marijuana activists and lawmakers this year. Uruguay and Portland, Maine both legalized it, and Colorado and Washington prepared for regulated recreational sales in 2014.
Denver Braces for Recreational Marijuana Green Rush
One hundred pot shops catering to recreational users are set to open in Denver on and around Jan. 1. Another 36 will be located around the state. In addition, 212 licenses have been granted for cultivation, product and testing facilities.
Uruguay Legalizes It!
Despite protestations from the U.N., Uruguay Pres. Jose Mujica signed into law legislation that allows the South American country to regulate the cultivation and sale of marijuana on Monday.
N.A. Poe Fined by Feds for Pot Protest Bust
Philadelphia marijuana activist N.A. Poe walked out of federal court Dec. 13 with a big smile on his face. "Today is a victory for free speech," he proclaimed after being sentenced on three charges he's faced since May.