Colorado and Washington became the first states ever to legalize pot for recreational use, according to Fox News, Wednesday, Nov. 07, 2012.

While Washington and Colorado say YES to weed, the federal government still says that it is illegal.

The measure in Washington State is called Initiative 502 will “legalize and regulate the production, possession and distribution of marijuana for residents age 21 and older,” according to Fox. This also includes a 25% tax on the product.