I have been quite for a bit as I am waiting to actually serve in the Senate, but I thought I should point something out here. This bill legalizes the use of cocaine, but does not mention the sale of cocaine. While it does put a tax on those sales, it appears that selling cocaine would still be illegal.
We have the same issue in Wisconsin with electric weapons. It used to be a felony to possess. That was just legalized, as was transporting or carrying one (if one has a concealed carry license) but they never changed the language about selling. So you can legally buy one, carry it, own it, and transport it, but no one can sell it to you. Kind of defeats the purpose.
For the record, I have no problem with the bill and would probablly support it. Just thought I would point out that this bill allows possession and use, but does not change any previous laws that would make transportation or distribution illegal. Because of that, the 25% tax (which I totally support) would be hard to enforce.
