Tourists Might Benefit from Colorado Marijuana Legalization

Colorado is debating if they will allow tourists to purchase marijuana in small amounts while they are visiting the state. This would be very similar to Amsterdam’s former laws in regards to tourists freely purchasing and using marijuana while in Amsterdam.

State lawmakers will have their final decision made by the beginning of May on a regulatory framework that oversees sales of recreational marijuana; which is a key step in implementing the new laws. Legal sales of recreational marijuana are set to begin next January. Colorado still allows the sale and use of marijuana for medical purposes to those with a doctor’s prescription.

Opening up the recreational marijuana market to tourists would dramatically increase revenues for the state.