Thursday, 12 December 2013
Uruguay Makes History As They Legalizes Sales And Production Of Marijuana
End times? Lol. Uruguay has become the first country in the world to legalize both the sale and production of marijuana.
The country’s parliament passed the bill by a vote of 16 to 13 on Tuesday evening. Senator Alberto Couriel, a member of the ruling Broad Front left-wing coalition, called the passing of the bill “a historic day” for Uruguay.
“This is an attempt to bring an end to the illegal drugs trade by identifying the market and bringing it into the light of day,” said President Mujica in a statement. Mujica added that the law does not promote the consumption of the drug; it merely identifies the consumer so that authorities may intervene if the consumer overdoes it.”
A number of conditions will govern the sale and production of the drug. Registered Uruguayans over the age of 18 will have the right to buy up to 40 grams of marijuana from pharmacies every month and cultivate a maximum of six plants on their property.
President Jose Mujica has championed the measure as a way of combatting the illegal drug industry that has decimated parts of Uruguay.
For me this looks disastrous.
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