ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota House on Tuesday passed a 300-page bill that would allow adults 21 and older to buy, sell and use marijuana for recreational purposes. The bill was passed with a vote of 72-61 and now moves on to the Senate for further consideration. If the bill is signed into law, Minnesota would become the 15th state in the United States to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
One day after the Minnesota House approved a marijuana legalization bill, the Senate companion version cleared its final committee in that chamber. The bill is now headed to the Senate floor for a vote. The Senate has historically been more conservative on the issue of marijuana legalization, but recent polls suggest that a majority of Minnesota support legalizing marijuana for adults.
After a three hour debate late Monday, the Minnesota House is expected to pass a bill Tuesday legalizing marijuana, and the Senate is expected to follow suit. The bill would create a regulatory framework for the production, distribution, and sale of marijuana in the state. It would also impose a tax on marijuana sales, with the revenue being used to fund various public programs.
Minnesota took a step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana for adults after the DFL-controlled House passed the bill Tuesday. The bill has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with opponents arguing that legalizing marijuana would lead to an increase in drug use and crime.
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As Minnesota moves closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, many are wondering what this will mean for the state's cannabis industry. If the bill is signed into law, it would create a new market for marijuana producers, processors, and retailers. This could lead to an influx of new businesses and job opportunities in the state.
However, there are also concerns about how the new industry will be regulated and what impact it will have on public health and safety. The bill includes provisions for testing and labeling of marijuana Product, but some critics argue that these measures are not sufficient to ensure that the public is protected from the potential risks of marijuana use.
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As Minnesota moves towards legalizing recreational marijuana, it's important to understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of this policy change. Proponents of legalization argue that it would reduce the harms associated with the illegal market for marijuana, while also generating new tax revenue for the state.
Opponents, however, argue that legalizing marijuana would lead to increased drug use, impaired driving, and other negative social and health outcomes. It's important to carefully consider the evidence and research on these issues before making a decision on whether to legalize marijuana.
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Another Minnesota Senate committee has approved a bill to legalize marijuana—marking one of the final stops in the chamber on its long path to becoming law. The bill would create a new industry for Minnesota, with opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to get involved in the production and sale of marijuana Product.
The bill to make marijuana legal is down to its final few committees ahead of pivotal votes in the Minnesota Legislature. As the bill moves closer to becoming law, stakeholders in the cannabis industry are closely watching the progress and preparing for the changes that will come with legalization.
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota is heading to a floor vote after clearing its final House committee stop on Monday. The bill would allow adults over the age of 21 to purchase and possess up to two ounces of marijuana for personal use. It would also create a regulatory framework for the production and sale of marijuana in the state.
Another Minnesota House committee has approved a bill to legalize marijuana, after members adopted a large-scale amendment to overhaul the bill's regulatory framework. The bill would establish a new industry for Minnesota, with opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to get involved in the production and sale of marijuana Product.
