[1] On April 19, 1932, Puerto Rico enacted Act 12, "An Act to Punish the Planting, Importation, Purchase, and Sale of Marijuana, and for Other Purposes" (Spanish: "Ley para castigar la siembra, importación, compra y venta de la marijuana, y para otros fines").
As public opinion continues to shift on cannabis use, Puerto Rico is expected by some analysts to provide more opportunities for legal consumption of marijuana.
With these regulations in place, Puerto Ricans can feel confident when accessing legal marijuana from licensed providers.
It is clear that the people of this Caribbean island are ready to move forward and create a safe, responsible system for access to cannabis products.
With proper regulation and education, Puerto Rico can be an example for other Caribbean countries looking to explore their own potential for marijuana legalization.