"Canada is becoming the second country in the world to legalize cannabis today, following in the footsteps of Uruguay who gave the drug the green light back in 2013.
Supporters claim the move will help eliminate much of the black-market drug trade and help bring about new medicinal advances.
...The legal framework of legalization is also shrouded in uncertainty and confusion.
For example, only purchases from official stores will be legal while sales of several ounces between friends could result in fines or jail time.
That is also true when it comes to sales of the drug to the minors; an 18-year old selling a few ounces to a 17-year old could result in the former getting 14 years in prison. ."
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