El estado de Washington inicia nueva fase para regular su mercado de marihuana.

Washington state issued its first legal marijuana business license, marking a new phase in regulating a market that was illegal for over 75 years. Sean Green, a medicinal marijuana clinic operator, announced the end of cannabis prohibition. The license allows him to cultivate marijuana on a large scale. The first marijuana store in Washington is expected to open by mid-year. In the U.S., Colorado is the only other state with legalized recreational cannabis for adults over 21. In Latin America, Uruguay recently legalized the drug, and Mexican leftist senators have proposed a bill for its medicinal sale.

What significant step did Washington State take regarding marijuana on a recent Wednesday?

• Opened the first marijuana museum

• Increased penalties for marijuana possession

• Banned all forms of marijuana

• Issued its first legal marijuana business license

Who is Sean Green in the context of Washington's marijuana legalization?

• A journalist

• A medical marijuana clinic operator

• A government official

• A senator

How much area is Sean Green allowed to cultivate marijuana on?

• 500 square meters

• 1,000 square meters

• 2,000 square meters

• 3,000 square meters

When is the first marijuana store in Washington expected to open?

• In March or April

• In May or June

• In June or July

• In August or September

Which Latin American country recently approved the legalization of marijuana?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Uruguay

• Chile