Politics & Government
CA Secretary Of State Unveils Pot PSA Featuring Cheech Marin
Comedian and marijuana enthusiast is the star of a public service announcement as the state prepares for the legal use of the drug.
CALIFORNIA -- California's Secretary of State recruited a marijuana-loving comedian to help promote a government website aimed at helping people open a cannabis business. With the help of Cheech Marin, Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Monday announced the launch of cannabizfile.sos.ca.gov.
In the video, Marin portrays a government worker telling a woman she can get information about obtaining her business license on the website. It also features Padilla.
The website provides all relevant information pertaining to opening a marijuana business. People can also search for business records or register a trademark.
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The website comes as California prepares for Jan. 1, when the recreational use of marijuana becomes legal.
Marin is a part of the comedy act, Cheech & Chong, who openly speak about their love for marijuana. They gained wide popularity in the 1970s.
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Watch the public service announcement below.
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