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MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION? Be careful what you ask for!

Posted bywpengine 17 August 2018

We may see less tolerance of public marijuana use after legalization than there is now. The reason: writing tickets for public marijuana use will be quick and easy.

Source: One marijuana legalization surprise: it may feel more repressive than what we see now

Posted bywpengine17 August 2018Posted inUncategorized

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