1. The current estimated number of medical marijuana users in California: More than 750,000 (Source: California NORML).
2. The number of medical marijuana users in California estimated in 2007: 300,000 (Source: California NORML).
3. The number of medical marijuana users in California estimated in 2005: 150,000 (Source: California NORML).
4. The number of medical marijuana users in California estimated in 2004: 75,000 (Source: California NORML).
5. The number of voluntary ID cards California state officials issued in 2009-10: 12,659 (Source: California Department of Public Health).
6. The current estimated number (in millions) of recreational and medical marijuana users in California: 2.5 (Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
7. The dollar amount Willie Nelson was ordered by a Texas judge to pay to settle marijuana possession charges: 787 (Source: San Francisco Chronicle).
8. The current estimated number of dispensaries operating statewide: 1,000-1,500 (Source: Americans For Safe Access).
9. The estimated number of dispensaries operating statewide in 2007: 400 (Source: Americans For Safe Access).
10. The estimated amount (in millions of dollars) California annually collects in annual sales taxes on medical marijuana: 58-105 (Source: Los Angeles Times).
11. The amount (in millions of dollars) that state licensing of medical marijuana generates in revenue for Michigan: 9.7 (Source: Detroit Free Press).
12. The amount (in millions of dollars) that state licensing of medical marijuana generates in expenses for Michigan: 1.5 (Source: Detroit Free Press).
13. The estimated number of registered MMJ patients in Michigan: 100,000 (Source: Detroit Free Press).
14. The dollar amount of Michigan’s licensing fee: 100 (Source: Detroit Free Press).
15. The percentage of Canada’s population over the age of 15 that is estimated to use medical marijuana without the government’s permission: 4 (Source: Health Canada poll).
Compiled by Michael Carlos