jan 1, 1937 - The Marihuana Tax Act
Description:
The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, drafted by Harry Anslinger and introduced by Rep. Robert L. Doughton, is a United States Act that placed a tax on the sale of cannabis. The importation, cultivation, possession and/or distribution of marijuana were regulated. Among the act's provisions was one requiring importers to register and pay an annual tax of $24.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1937
Now
~ 88 years ago