Pro-con: Should States Ban Marijuana-flavored Candies? No.

[Medical Marijuana]

Sure, Georgia retailers ought to think twice about putting sleazy-sounding products on their shelves, but the state Legislature went way too far when it criminalized the sale of marijuana-flavored candies.

Under a new law, Georgia will ban the sale of candies with drug-themed names like "Kronic Kandy" and "Pot Suckers" to minors. It slaps violators with a misdemeanor and imposes a fine of up to $500 for each offense.

One of the problems with the new law -- and there are many -- is that it doesn't define very well what the banned flavor really is or who should be empowered to determine whether the candy really tastes like marijuana. That will make it difficult, if not impossible, to enforce.

The candy contains no trace of the drug whatsoever, which is why it is a legal product. The flavor comes from hemp, an herb that can also be found in a variety of natural products, from granola to lip balm.

Source: Kansas City Kansan (KS)
Copyright: 2008 Kansas City Kansan
Contact: news@kansascitykansan.com
Website: Kansas City Kansan - Front

[SmokeSessions]

Considering the products don't have any marijuana or illicit drug within them, they should be legal. Perhaps due to the name of the products, they should not be able to promote them to children. Although, it would suck if you had to be of age to buy a certain type candy.