If the proposed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana in the state of Nevada passes, the saying of "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," might not be possible to adhere to.
According to christianpost.com, "Assemblyman Joe Hogan (D-Las Vegas) is leading the charge to legalize marijuana in his state not solely for the plants stated medicinal purposes, but in order to better use police resources to prevent crime and bring wanted criminals to justice."
However, Hogan made it clear that "marijuana is not just a harmless plant. The medical benefits are remarkable," he said, according to Inquisitr.
Hogan didn't even deny puffing the magic dragon, saying casually that he'd welcomed toking up but hadn't often gotten the chance-he says that "maybe 45-years ago someone gifted me a few puffs, but I have not been a user at all," reported Inquisitr.
Another reason state law-makers are considering this are all of the financial gains that a cash-strapped state, like Nevada, could benefit from.
For example, they could regulate the plant and could see tax revenue from the emerging marijuana industry to help balance their sheets.
"We've wasted a tremendous amount of money spoiling teenagers' lives, chasing them around until we can arrest them for something and marijuana is not just a harmless plant. The medical benefits are remarkable," explained Hogan, reported Daily Beast.
If this proposition passes, it would make Nevada the sixth state to have such a law for a drug that is still illegal on the federal level.
Though, many people in other surrounding states have voted against such a bill, like the residents of Oregon, who voted against legalizing the recreational use of the drug recently, Hogan is certain that this legislation would"would benefit a lot of people," stated Inquisitr.
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