Legalized marijuana has spread of illegal [Video]

WWL’s Newell Normand has talked countless times about the downside of marijuana legalization. And he has new evidence that his beliefs are correct.

A study from New York shows that while the 85 legal dispensaries were licensed, another 2,000 rogue shops selling marijuana to kids, criminals and the like popped up. “They’ve got the lion’s share of the business,” Normand said, and it’s upsetting the people who went through the expensive and lengthy licensing process.

Welcome to reality, Normand said.

The culture of non-compliance will eat licensed people alive, he said, adding that the governor of New York ordered a review of the office of cannabis management and wants more punishment of unlicensed dealers.

She also wants taxes slashed on licensed dealers, and for the state to provide financing and capital to get a legal marijuana business off the ground.

“Can you believe this? This is absolutely crazy,” Normand said. “Want to know why people …