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Colorado and Washington Approve Marijuana for Recreational Use

Colorado and Washington, who are current medical marijuana states, have made history this Election Day by passing the first laws that allow for the legal use of “recreational” marijuana.  The recreational marijuana laws allow residents 21 and older to possess up to one ounce from licensed vendors, which the states plan to tax.   Amendment 64   Colorado : the state's constitution makes it legal for anyone over the age of 21 to possess marijuana and for businesses to sell it. Initiative 502   Washington : establishes a system of state-licensed marijuana growers, processors and retail stores, where adults over 21 can buy up to one ounce. It also would establish a standard blood test limit for driving under the influence. The laws legalizing recreational marijuana will certainly face federal scrutiny. Marijuana possession is still a federal crime and employers are seeking advice on how to approach this topic. Danielle Urban, an Atlanta lawyer,