Primera industria legal de marihuana comienza a funcionar en Colorado; otros paIses observan

In Denver, marijuana consumers celebrated the New Year amid a cloud of smoke as the first legal recreational marijuana stores in the U.S. opened in Colorado. Customers left stores with receipts and sealed bags, while prices were significantly higher than the black market due to taxes. Activists hope legalization will prove a better alternative to the war on drugs. Washington state plans to open its marijuana industry later this year. Both state programs are closely watched by activists and governments worldwide. Legal restrictions in Colorado include prohibitions on public consumption, interstate transport, and sales to minors.

What event were marijuana consumers in Denver celebrating?

• The legalization of marijuana in Washington

• A new tax law on marijuana

• The end of the war on drugs

• The opening of the first legal marijuana stores

How much more expensive was high-quality marijuana in legal stores compared to the black market?

• Four times as expensive

• Five times as expensive

• Twice as expensive

• Three times as expensive

What is one reason for the higher cost of marijuana in legal stores?

• Increased demand

• Higher quality

• Additional taxes

• Limited supply

Which state is planning to open its marijuana industry later in the year?

• Oregon

• Nevada

• Washington

• California

What is illegal regarding marijuana use in Colorado?

• Selling it to people over 21

• Consuming it in private

• Growing it at home

• Transporting it out of state