Missouri is trying to introduce legal cannabis. It remains to be seen if it will pass or remain unattainable for the state. A Missouri lawmaker introduced a comprehensive bill to legalize recreational cannabis on Tuesday. The measure, titled the Cannabis Freedom Act (HB 2704), was introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives by Representative Ron Hicks, a Republican from St. Charles. If passed, the bill would legalize cannabis for adult use, regulate recreational cannabis commerce and expunge convictions for past cannabis-related offenses. In a statement, Hicks acknowledged the assistance from interested parties and an Oklahoma colleague in drafting the legislation. “The Cannabis Freedom Act is the product of input from many different stakeholders including members of law enforcement and those who have endured incarceration for conduct that society now deems acceptable,” Hicks said. “I am particularly grateful for input from Oklahoma State Representative Scott Fetgatter for his assistance in creating a free market program that is also strictly regulated.” Bill Legalizes Recreational Cannabis Possession and Sales Under the bill, adults 21 and older would be permitted to purchase and use recreational cannabis.
420 Intel – Marijuana Industry News, 02/16/2022 19:00:00