Baker Signs Marijuana Bill. Here Are 5 Numbers Related To The New Law

Baker Signs Marijuana Bill. Here Are 5 Numbers Related To The New Law

Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an overhaul of the state's voter-passed recreational marijuana law.

Baker's signature came Friday, 11 days after a legislative conference committee reached agreement on a compromise billthat changed several aspects of the original measure.

In a statement, Baker said he appreciates "the careful consideration the legislature took to balance input from lawmakers, educators, public safety officials and public health professionals, while honoring the will of the voters regarding the adult use of marijuana."

Here are five key numbers related to the new law:

You might pay 70% more in taxes when marijuana becomes legal to buy in California

You might pay 70% more in taxes when marijuana becomes legal to buy in California

Science and FDA Say Cannabis Is Medicine but DEA Insists It Isn't Much like with climate change, stubborn federal marijuana policy isn't supported by any data.