Still, even if the bill is approved, the first legal sales would not be likely to begin for more than a year while officials determine how the heavily regulated industry will operate. Here are what you need to know: The details The deal would eliminate penalties for the possession of fewer than three ounces of cannabis and permit club-like lounges or “consumption sites” where marijuana, but not alcohol, could be consumed, according to details obtained by The New York Times. It would also allow individuals to cultivate up to six marijuana plants at home for personal use, while significantly expanding the list of medical conditions covered under the state’s existing medical marijuana program. The final language of the legislation was still being reviewed on Thursday. But my colleague Luis Ferré-Sadurní was told that a bill could pass the State Legislature as soon as next week.
Mmp News Author, Medical Marijuana Program Connection, 03/26/2021 08:52:00
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