The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937

The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was a U.S. law that effectively banned marijuana by imposing strict regulations and taxes on its sale and use. The act required individuals and businesses to register and pay a tax to legally possess or distribute cannabis. This legislation stemmed from rising concerns about marijuana's effects and its association with social issues. As a result, it contributed to the criminalization of marijuana in the United States, setting the stage for decades of legal restrictions and stigma surrounding cannabis use.