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Minnesota Senate Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use

 
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Minnesota lawmakers vote to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults.

a group of people holding signs that say "legalize marijuana" and "end the war on drugs" stand outside the state capitol building in st. paul, minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota lawmakers on Friday voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana, the latest in a string of policy moves to decriminalize the drug in the United States. The Minnesota Senate cast its first vote to legalize recreational marijuana Friday, pushing the proposal closer to becoming law than ever before. The bill, which would allow adults over the age of 21 to legally possess and use marijuana, passed by a narrow margin of 34-33. The measure now heads to the state House of Representatives, where it is expected to face more opposition.

Supporters of the bill say that legalizing marijuana will help generate tax revenue, reduce the number of arrests and incarcerations related to marijuana, and reduce the illegal drug trade. Opponents argue that legalizing marijuana will increase drug use and lead to negative health consequences.

If the bill becomes law, Minnesota would become the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana use.

Product Reviews: N/A Learn: In a major sign of momentum for legalization of adult-use marijuana, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill Friday that sets up a structure for the legalization of marijuana for adults 21 and older. The bill would allow adults to possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana and grow up to eight plants for personal use.

The bill also includes provisions to address the disproportionate impact of marijuana laws on communities of color. The legislation would expunge records for people previously convicted of low-level marijuana offenses and create a social equity program to help people from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs to participate in the legal marijuana industry.

The bill also includes provisions to regulate the Product, sale, and use of marijuana. It would create a state agency to oversee the regulation of the marijuana industry, including licensing and enforcement.

Industry: The Minnesota Senate has finally approved a bill to legalize marijuana that advanced through 13 committees, setting the stage for a potentially lucrative new industry in the state. The bill would create a regulatory framework for the Product, sale, and use of marijuana, including licensing and enforcement.

Supporters of the bill say that legalizing marijuana will create new jobs and generate tax revenue for the state. They also argue that it will help reduce the illegal drug trade and reduce the number of arrests and incarcerations related to marijuana.

Opponents of the bill argue that legalizing marijuana will increase drug use and lead to negative health consequences. They also argue that it will be difficult to regulate the Product and sale of marijuana and to prevent it from being sold to minors.

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