Marijuana Legalization: Reports from the Frontlines

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract

The legalization of marijuana production, sale and consumption in three jurisdictions (Colorado, Washington State and Uruguay) represents a major change in drug policy. There is a great deal of interest in the consequences of this innovation but analytic evaluations will not be available for some time. These papers will provide careful descriptions of implementation and initial consequences.

Sub Unit

• Area IV. Criminal Justice Policy and Practice / 36. Challenging Oppressive Justice Policies

Individual Presentations

• Implementation of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado: A Progress Report - Sam Kamin, Denver University

• Marijuana Legalization in Washington State: Baseline Consumption Estimates and a Progress Report - Beau Kilmer, RAND Corporation

• Uruguay: Legalizing for Public Health, not Revenue - Peter H. Reuter, University of Maryland

Discussant

• Robert J. MacCoun, University of California, Berkeley