High hopes for a budding cannabis industry

Name: High hopes for a budding cannabis industry
Uploaded: 2014-06-17T00:08:57Z
Duration: P515S
Description: Recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado and Washington state, and though it’s still illegal under federal law, more states are considering the move, setting the stage for a potential gold rush that could conceivably rival the repeal of prohibition. Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to entrepreneurs looking to cash in on the cannabis industry.

Clip: 06/16/2014 | 8m 35s

Recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado and Washington state, and though it’s still illegal under federal law, more states are considering the move, setting the stage for a potential gold rush that could conceivably rival the repeal of prohibition. Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to entrepreneurs looking to cash in on the cannabis industry.

Aired: 06/16/14

Rating: NR

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