On March 31, the state of New York in the eastern United States legalized the use and cultivation of cannabis as a stoner.

The number of states that are legal in the United States is increasing because large amounts of tax revenue can be expected due to legalization.

Governor Kuomo of New York signed a bill on cannabis passed by the state legislature on the 31st, allowing possession and use of cannabis as a sardine and cultivation at home.



Cannabis is sold at licensed retailers and can be purchased by adults over the age of 21, but there are also regulations such as prohibiting driving when using cannabis.



According to the state of New York, legalization is expected to increase annual tax revenues of $ 350 million, JPY 38.5 billion in Japanese yen and up to 60,000 jobs.



According to a survey by a group promoting legalization, the use of cannabis as a stoner has been approved in 15 states including the capital Washington and western California, and neighboring Canada also legalized it three years ago. I will.



Many states expect higher tax revenues to prevent ties with criminal gangs, but there are also persistent concerns that they will have a serious impact on health and youth education.



In addition, the Cannabis Control Law of Japan may be applied outside Japan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging Japanese residents and Japanese tourists not to purchase cannabis.