Uruguay Marijuana Legalization Approved in House of Representativesselfnews Post The House of Representatives approved the regulation of the marijuana market, which can enable its sale in pharmacies and legalize self-cultivation Today, with the bars of the House of Representatives filled with activists for the legalization of marijuana, the government will seek to turn a page. The reporting member, Sebastian Sabini (MPP), said the bill seeks to solve the problem of access and insurance mechanisms for users. Opinion polls seem to show a majority of the population oppose the measure fearing that it will not reduce drug related problems. If the Upper House approves the measure, Uruguay will become the first nation to legalize marijuana use nationwide. Uruguays president Jos Mujica has long supported the legalization effort. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 