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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Minnesota House approves recreational marijuana legalization bill.

The Minnesota House has passed the final version of the recreational marijuana bill with a 73-57 vote, which now heads to the Senate for voting before the end of the legislative session on May 22. The bill includes a state tax of 10% on top of sales taxes, with 80% going to the state to fund the Office of Cannabis Management and 20% going to local governments. If passed, legal marijuana possession in Minnesota will begin on August 1, and the state may issue retail licenses in 12-16 months. Governor Tim Walz has previously expressed his support for the bill.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Minnesota Legislature Approves Recreational Marijuana Legalization

The Minnesota House has passed a recreational marijuana bill in a 71-59 vote, which would legalize recreational cannabis, expunge misdemeanor cannabis cases, and fund education, treatment, and law enforcement programs. The bill would allow people 21 and older to buy, sell, and use marijuana, and create a new state Office of Cannabis Management. The proposal is grounded in racial justice and aims to right the wrongs of cannabis prohibition that has disproportionately harmed people of color. The bill now goes to the Senate, and if signed into law, weed will no longer be illegal in Minnesota by the summer.

via CBS Minnesota|

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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Minnesota House approves recreational marijuana bill, faces obstacles.

The Minnesota House has passed a bill legalizing marijuana, allowing cultivation, distribution, sales, and home growth of cannabis. The bill also includes provisions for criminal expungement and tax rates. However, the bill still faces hurdles in the Senate, where some DFL senators have not committed to voting for it. Differences between the House and Senate versions, including possession limits, tax rates, and license limits, will require further negotiation. The bill also includes provisions for local leaders to control sales within their borders, but does not allow local ordinances that would bar all sales.

via MPR News|

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