Pursuit's Take
An increasing number of states have adopted laws that legalize marijuana for medical or recreational purposes under state law, yet federal penalties remain. GAO was asked to review issues related to Colorado’s and Washington’s actions to regulate recreational marijuana and DOJ’s mechanisms to monitor the effects of state legalization.
Media Coverage
CNBC: Legal pot business takes deep breath, faces growing pains
NBC News: Legal Marijuana Business Finds Its Footing, Despite Challenges
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