Quasi-legal cannabis in Colorado and Washington: local and national implications.

The author discusses the legalization of commercial production and sale of cannabis in the first two states, namely, Colorado and Washington in the November's 2012 elections. The author mentions that the greatest change that has occurred following the passage of cannabis measures is the ability for individuals over the age of 21 to legally possess and grow cannabis products in those states. The author provides that the consequences of the legalization are yet unclear.