t’s time to legalize marijuana consumption in Delaware, said state Auditor Kathy McGuiness, who touted a supposed economic benefit of more than $43 million in tax revenue to Delaware if recreational sales are allowed.
In an 11-page report released Monday, Ms. McGuiness outlined issues and background surrounding potential legalization, noting that 15 states allow recreational sales of marijuana, and several more are considering it.
New Jersey’s recent successful referendum for legalization may soon bring opportunity for Delawareans to spend their money on marijuana there and return home to use it illegally.
Delaware’s auditor said the state’s public opinion to legalize is at an all-time high, while “nearby states like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Virginia are on the cusp of legalization, (and) Delaware should apply the same consideration.
“Inaction doesn’t reward us with curbed usage but will prevent us from realizing economic benefits and the $43 million that could be available if Delaware were to devise a responsible regulatory framework,” she said.