The economy of California – poised to create a market for legal marijuana – could see its economy boosted by as much as $5bn, according to a new study.

The report by the University of California Agricultural Issues Centre, says that the legalisation of the drug will provide the state a further reason for tourists – or at least some tourists – to visit.

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Source: Legalising marijuana will boost California’s economy by $5 billion, study finds | The Independent