A comprehensive marijuana legalization and regulation bill was introduced in the N.C. Senate on Monday that would allow for individuals age 21 and older to legally possess a small amount of the drug. Senate Bill 765 was submitted by Sen. Toby Fitch, D-Wilson. At 69 pages, it is more in-depth than House Bill 617, a 19-page bill introduced in April 2021 with Rep. Pricey Harrison, D-Guilford, as one of four primary sponsors and Rep. Amber Baker, D-Forsyth, as one of 13 co-sponsors. HB617 was sent to the House Rules and Operations committee, where it was shelved for the 2021 session. SB765 is likely to face a similar fate given stiff Republican leadership opposition to legalizing marijuana in North Carolina.
Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news, 05/24/2022 07:30:00