Atlanta, GA- On September 8, 2014, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal will be signing a new bill into law, legalizing medicinal and recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21 or older. Bill HB 2312 will go into effect January 1, 2015. Georgia is the first southern state to legalize any recreational drug. The state of Georgia is expected to profit $50 million in tax revenue from marijuana sales. A state tax of 11% will be implemented on sales. In addition to the profit in tax revenue, with the legalization of the drug Georgia is expected add more than 5,000 job openings ranging from farmers to dispensary agents.
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The legalization of marijuana will also free up space in county jails. People will no longer go to jail if caught with marijuana. The bill states that a person must not consume the drug in public places except for places that allow the use of marijuana such as lounges, bars, cafes, and night clubs. Also certain sporting events, concerts and other outdoor facilities may permit the use of the drug at their discretion. The drug is not to be consumed while operating any type of motor vehicle. If purchasing the drug for medicinal purposes, a prescription is required if using health insurance.
Bill HB 2312 is slated to boost Georgia’s economy and lower criminal activity.
It's illegal for a reason. It also indirectly supports Mexican drug cartels, basically anyone purchasing it is funding corruption, kidnapping, murder, torture, etc, so I am in favor of increasing penalties not legalizing! What even? Who thought this up... they arrest people for decades and suddenly decide to allow it?
It's illegal for a reason. It also indirectly supports Mexican drug cartels, basically anyone purchasing it is funding corruption, kidnapping, murder, torture, etc, so I am in favor of increasing penalties not legalizing! What even? Who thought this up... they arrest people for decades and suddenly decide to allow it?
its a new generation on the rise and amercia has no choice but to accommodate it
its a new generation on the rise and amercia has no choice but to accommodate it
If it were up to me I'd accommodate it all right... in some nice warm prison cells we'll just have to disagree on this one, I think this change of laws is absolutely vile. I'm out!
If it were up to me I'd accommodate it all right... in some nice warm prison cells we'll just have to disagree on this one, I think this change of laws is absolutely vile. I'm out!
yeah while u continue to raise taxes to support those new prison cells u construct ???
do u have a job
do u know how much they take out in taxes in my check $200+
we'll just have to disagree on this one, I think this change of laws is absolutely vile. I'm out!