Author Peter Hecht on How Marijuana Went Legit

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In this interview, Peter Hecht talks about his book Weed Land, which details the history of efforts to legalize marijuana in California. He discusses how local, state and federal actors responded to California's legalization of medical marijuana, and the problems that come with a large trade that lacks regulation or clear legal status. He discusses the failure of Prop. 19 in California, and the passage of legalization in Washington and Colorado.

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37 min 50 sec

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