When is Alabama going to legalize recreational marijuana ? It might be sooner than you expect. Medical marijuana has just been given the okay when Governor Ivey signed into law the medical marijuana bill allowing cannabis for medicinal purposes. With the vast majority of politicians in Alabama and across the United States wanted weed legalization, what took so long ? The people of Alabama want medical marijuana and recreational marijuana.
What is the Next Step Towards Recreational Weed ? Once Alabama Governor Ivey signed into law the medical legalization, policies and procedures need to be put in place. Licensing, enforcement, education, revenue, etc all need to be discussed. In fact, a Board of Marijuana Commissioners is being put together for the implementation of these issues.This board of commissioners will be appointed and put in place in the year 2022.
Medical Marijuana Bill Does Not Go Far Enough
The Alabama Medical Marijuana bill prohibits raw cannabis, smoking, vaping and candy or baked goods like pot brownies. The Patients then be allowed to purchase capsules, lozenges, oils, suppositories and topical patches. With recreational marijuana, vaping, edibles, smoking, and candy is allowed. These different pot products are very enjoyable to customers that indulge in marijuana. Other states that have legal marijuana, have these products for sale at their dispensaries and are very popular. In Las Vegas, one vendor sales marijuana seasoning for foods that add the taste of marijuana.
Tax Revenue For Marijuana.
Medical pot and recreational pot is a great source of tax revenue for cash strapped states. The money that pot brings in is used for many good purposes. Such as schools, medical, low income housing, social programs and many other worthwhile programs. Why states are not taking advantage of this is confusing. Especially with the majority of politicians and public wanting the ability to purchase marijuana in the forms of liquid, edibles, etc. When is Alabama going to legalize recreational marijuana ?