(AFP, file)Los Angeles - The city of San Francisco is set to wipe clean criminal convictions linked to dagga offences dating back over 40 years, weeks after California legalised the drug. California's legalisation of recreational dagga took effect at the beginning of January, making the state the largest legal market for pot in the world. The move will affect thousands whose dagga convictions hurt their employment prospects and obtaining certain government benefits, according to The San Francisco Chronicle. Eight US states including Colorado and the federal capital Washington have already legalised recreational dagga use. Thirty US states and Washington DC have legalised medical marijuana use.

Source: News 24 February 01, 2018 11:03 UTC