If the United Kingdom legalized the possession and taxed distribution of cannabis for those 18 and older, it would generate and save (from reduced enforcement costs) over £600 million, and may end up generating and saving over £1 billion (roughly $1.55 billion).
These numbers are according to a report from the nation’s Treasury Department, which was leaked to the media. The report found that taxing cannabis sales would generate between £397-£871 million per year, and would lead to estimated savings to “public services” of £211 million.
