Connecticut: Colorado Lawmaker Talks Legal Marijuana At The Capitol
An architect of Colorado's recreational marijuana program came to the Capitol to give lawmakers a crash course on the sale, taxation and regulation of the drug.
"Marijuana is sometimes referred to as being hip or cool, by the time I am done with my presentation you will think anything but," said state Rep. Dan Pabon, a Democrat from Denver, before he launched into an hourlong, often technical discussion.
Tuesday's informational hearing was held by two New Haven Democrats, Reps. Juan Candelaria and Toni Walker. They were among about a dozen lawmakers who introduced a bill to legalize the sale and taxation of marijuana this session, but the legislation died in committee without a public hearing.
Joining Pabon were a number of other panelists well-versed on drug policy including representatives from cannabis activism groups and the state's medical marijuana industry. About 30 members of the public signed up to...
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