"Marijuana" Candy Banned In Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) - March 21, 2007 -- The Georgia House has overwhelmingly passed a measure banning the sale of marijuana-flavored candies to minors.

The legislation says the candies, with drug-inspired names such as "Kronic Kandy" and "Pot Suckers," promote drug use.

Marketers argue the treats, flavored with hemp essential oil, which gives them the grassy taste of marijuana, are a harmless novelty.

Some critics fear the Legislature is overstepping its bounds by attempting to legislate taste.

The measure now moves to the state Senate.

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