jan 1, 1869 - First laws against smoking opium
Description:
The first laws against opium smoking were passed in San Francisco and Virginia City. Opium itself was not outlawed and remained available in any number of over-the-counter products. Only the smoking of opium was outlawed because that was seen as a peculiarly Chinese habit and the laws were specifically directed at the Chinese.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1869
Now
~ 157 years ago