Marihuana Tax Act

The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was the first federal law in the United States to regulate cannabis. It imposed strict taxes on the sale and transfer of marijuana, effectively criminalizing its use by making it financially burdensome for growers and sellers. The act aimed to control and limit marijuana use due to concerns about its effects on public health and society. This legislation marked the beginning of a long period of cannabis prohibition in the U.S., leading to significant legal and social implications that continued for decades.