Illinois lawmakers are getting advice on legalizing recreational marijuana from a Colorado official. There are many issues that need to be addressed if Illinois eventually allows recreational marijuana use says Colorado Department of Revenue Executive Director Barbara Brohl. That includes packaging the product and public education about the drug, such as how edibles take longer to kick in than if you smoke the pot.
Brohl says Colorado has collected nearly 402 million dollars in tax revenues from recreational marijuana, which goes towards regulation, youth prevention programs, substance abuse treatment and school construction.