A bill moving through the Minnesota Legislature could affect how house passes recreational marijuana , senate will take it up friday is handled in Macalester-Groveland.
1 effective date will allow black market sellers to "get a head start" on regulated businesses.
On Tuesday, pro-legalization advocates came one step closer to achieving that goal as the House of Representatives passed HF100 on a mostly DFL-backed 71-59 vote.
One DFLer, Gene Pelowski of Winona, voted against the bill.
Two Republicans, Shane Hudella of Hastings, and Nolan West of Blaine, voted for the bill.
The DFL-controlled House passed legalization last year, but the bill was stalled in the GOP-controlled Senate.
Provisions in the bill would make it legal for individuals age 21 or older to: Another provision in the bill would also expunge the criminal records of those convicted of low-level cannabis offenses.
“Arresting people, locking them up for consuming cannabis does not make our state safer,” said Rep.
As the measure advances, residents of Macalester-Groveland can follow amendments and contact Erin Murphy regarding the final language.
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