Californians voted yes on Proposition 64, legalizing recreational marijuana throughout the state on Tuesday, November 8, and celebrities were quick to react to the news on social media.
At the time of the election, 25 other states had already legalized weed for either medicinal or recreational purposes, and medical marijuana is already legal in California. The state’s decision to legalize the drug for recreational purposes will likely have a huge impact on the marijuana market nationwide.
“We are very excited that citizens of California voted to end the failed policy of marijuana prohibition,” Nate Bradley, executive director of the California Cannabis Industry Association, told the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, November 9. “Proposition 64 will allow California to take its rightful place as the center of cannabis innovation, research and development.”
The new law allows any Californian who is 21 or older to possess, transport, buy and use up to 1 ounce of cannabis for recreational purposes. Additionally, individuals can now grow as many as six marijuana plants legally.
Those who opposed the proposition cited teen drug abuse and impaired driving incidents that have taken place in other states where the drug is already legalized, such as Colorado, Washington and Oregon.
“We are, of course, disappointed that the self-serving moneyed interests behind this marijuana business plan prevailed at the cost of public health, safety, and the wellbeing of our communities,” Chief Ken Corney, president of the California Police Chiefs Association, told the Times.
Many Hollywood celebs like Snoop Dogg and Kal Penn, meanwhile, celebrated the passing of the proposition, posting to social media as soon as the news broke:
I'll smoke 2that ????✨????? https://t.co/3ghkubFLY3 pic.twitter.com/yMIfArAhpf
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) November 9, 2016
Long as weed gets legalized I'm good. https://t.co/4bf6UKpvZ5
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) November 8, 2016
Legal weed!! #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/njcfp3lNDm
— Tommy Chong (@tommychong) November 9, 2016
Florida hurry up and stop smoking the weed that's up for vote in California
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) November 9, 2016
I'm going to find the gophers and smoke a lot of pot and go into the Xanax Smoothie food truck business.
— lisa rinna (@lisarinna) November 9, 2016
