On Tuesday, Colorado's Department of Revenue published their 2015 report, which reflects that the state raised more than $135 million in marijuana taxes and fees, with $35 million going toward school construction projects last year.
The total marijuana tax revenue includes the 2.9% retail and medical marijuana sales tax, 10% retail marijuana special sales tax, 15% marijuana excise tax, and retail/medical marijuana application and license fees.
Recreational and medical marijuana stores are available statewide, though each city and county reserves the right to decide whether to permit its stores to sell the drug.
Colorado has become an attractive destination for tourists and, according to a survey conducted by the Denver Post, holidaymakers confessed they chose the state to visit because of marijuana legalization.
