Did they calculate how much they are going to save from not enforcing these stupid laws? That’s part of the revenue equation too. Probably more would be saved from ending the tyranny than is to be collected in taxes.
The government will still be going after illegal(untaxed) marijuana sales. There is no cost savings.
“Did they calculate how much they are going to save from not enforcing these stupid laws?”
If a person is busted with an amount that only incurs a fine, seems that would be a net gain. Decriminalization up to some certain amount would end most legal problems for the casual user.