Politician Info
A- Maria Cervania (D - NC) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE MEDICAL USE

Holds office State House District 41

Position on Marijuana Legalization

INDY Week Candidate Questionnaire 10/20/22

12. Do you support reforming North Carolina’s marijuana laws? Do you support full legalization? Please explain your position.

I support the legalization of recreational or medical marijuana in North Carolina with some added public health guidance. Marijuana legalization boosts the economy and creates thousands of needed jobs, especially in agricultural states like North Carolina. In states where marijuana is legal, it brings more tax revenue than alcohol, which supports critical public programs. Crime goes down when marijuana is legalized and phases out black markets, which takes money away from drug cartels, organized crime, and street gangs. It would end the costly enforcement of marijuana laws and free up police resources.

From a public health standpoint, marijuana is less harmful than alcohol and tobacco, which are already legal, and legal marijuana can be regulated for consumer safety. But, there is still much research on its effects on physical and mental health.  People need to understand what is known about both the adverse health effects and the potential therapeutic benefits linked to marijuana.

Position on Medical Marijuana

2022 Raleigh News & Observer Voter Guide

SHOULD MEDICAL MARIJUANA BE LEGALIZED IN NORTH CAROLINA?

Yes.

Comments

A- Publicly supports ending prohibition of marijuana for adults.

Contact Maria Cervania

Email: Maria.Cervania@ncleg.gov

Web: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/798

Phone: 919-733-5602

Address

16 West Jones Street, Room. 1209

Raleigh, NC 27601

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