egalizing the use of recreational marijuana will create thousands of jobs and employment opportunities Many people will open their own dispensaries and employ others giving them employment opportunities Many states who have legalized marijuana have seen an increased in employment opportunities in that field. An economic impact estimate from the Marijuana Policy Group forecast the creation of more than 130,000 jobs in California following legalization. Within a few years of legalization, approximately 18,000 additional full-time jobs were created in Colorado annually