The recent legislation to legalize the use of recreational marijuana in Minnesota will only benefit the state.

In the past two years, eight states legalized the use of recreational marijuana. 20 states, Minnesota included, legalized medical forms. It’s only logical to assume in the coming years more states will adjust their policies to adhere to the growing trend.

Also, marijuana will be available at dispensaries, ensuring the drug people ingest is regulated and safe, unlike marijuana purchased illegally from dealers, which could be potentially laced with other harmful substances.

Colorado made over a billion dollars after the legalization so a substantial amount of money can be made in the recreational marijuana industry, which could only help Minnesota state revenue.

According to the Colorado Department of Education, money made off taxes from both medical and recreational marijuana benefits the state directly, since a portion of the money goes toward aiding local schools. In fact, the state of Colorado mandated that the first $40 million would go to the construction of public schools.

Compared to highly addictive legal substances available like alcohol and cigarettes, marijuana addictivity is significantly lower.

According to the Center for Disease Control, alcohol accounts for approximately 88,000 deaths per year compared to nearly zero caused by marijuana.

If legalized, the use of recreational marijuana would be banned on all public property. Therefore those who would rather not be affiliated with the legalization will not be directly affected by the bill.