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jan 1, 1937 - The Marihuana Tax Act

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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.

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jan 1, 1937
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~ 89 years ago

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