Every state issues alcohol permits. Are they liable for drunks murdering people every year?
Pot is illegal at the Federal level. A state’s law cannot exceed or modify Federal law.
Alcohol, guns are not illegal at the Federal level. Pot is.
Alcohol can be consumed in acceptable levels to still drive a vehicle. Pot, not so much. That's why bar owners are responsible for drunks when they leave their establishment visibly drunk, get in a car, and kill somebody.
“Every state issues alcohol permits. Are they liable for drunks murdering people every year?”
No. But taxed alcohol isn’t illegal under Federal law.
“Every state issues alcohol permits. Are they liable for drunks murdering people every year?”
Some take it a step further. WA state ferries -which are technically part of the highway system- serve alcohol in their galleys.