Is it that big a deal that legalization is through legislation rather than referendum? I guess we'd be the first to do it that way, but does it mean anything different?
^imo, no, but it'd be a big deal if the legislation actually regulated and taxed cannabis + allowed for homegrown in addition to expunging past cannabis convictions (criminal justice reform). that would be news worthy.
The regulation of taxed stuff is coming. How can it not, with Maine, Mass and Canada at our borders (or close)? With Sessions as AG, it's probably best to not deal with it right now.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) Gov. Phil Scott has signed Vermont's marijuana legalization bill into law.
A Scott administration official tells WCAX the governor signed the bill shortly before 2 p.m. Monday. Scott is now the first governor in the country to sign marijuana legalization into law. Eight other states legalized marijuana through public referendums.
In a letter to lawmakers, Scott said he signed the bill, H.511, with "mixed emotions."
The bill allows Vermonters over the age of 21 to have an ounce of weed and to grow a few plants. Once signed, the new law goes into effect July 1.
In his letter the governor told lawmakers he will veto any effort to create a regulated retail market for marijuana in Vermont at this time. He says the state must first address education, prevention, and highway safety strategies.
"To be very direct: There must be comprehensive and convincing plans completed in these areas before I will begin to consider the wisdom of implementing a commercial "tax and regulate" system for an adult marijuana market. It is important for the General Assembly to know that - until we have a workable plan to address each of these concerns - I will veto any additional effort along these lines, which manages to reach my desk," Scott said.
This is a small step in the direction towards commercial distribution and retail sales and state tax revenues. It reminds me of when NYS was one of the first to decriminalize in 1977. It left the police with too many enforcement options that criminalized simple possession and that was not the intent of the law. Now VT has gone a step further. If a cop searches someone and finds a small amount, they will give it back and tell them to have a nice day. That’s better than the NYS decriminalization law that saw so many law enforcement abuses.
A great day for VT. I think it’s cool that it’s homegrown and unique. Keep big business away and allow VT residents to have niche businesses and benefit in the near future. Keep it small and quality focused like craft beer.
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we've already done this
we've already done this thread.
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Supposed to be today, in a
Supposed to be today, in a private ceremony.
http://www.wcax.com/content/news/Pot-bill-deadline-dispute-470508673.html
Is it that big a deal that legalization is through legislation rather than referendum? I guess we'd be the first to do it that way, but does it mean anything different?
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^imo, no, but it'd be a big
^imo, no, but it'd be a big deal if the legislation actually regulated and taxed cannabis + allowed for homegrown in addition to expunging past cannabis convictions (criminal justice reform). that would be news worthy.
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The regulation of taxed stuff
The regulation of taxed stuff is coming. How can it not, with Maine, Mass and Canada at our borders (or close)? With Sessions as AG, it's probably best to not deal with it right now.
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i know it is, gonna be a bit
i know it is, gonna be a bit tho.
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Small steps, right? I'm good
Small steps, right? I'm good with this one as a start.
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) Gov.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) Gov. Phil Scott has signed Vermont's marijuana legalization bill into law.
A Scott administration official tells WCAX the governor signed the bill shortly before 2 p.m. Monday. Scott is now the first governor in the country to sign marijuana legalization into law. Eight other states legalized marijuana through public referendums.
In a letter to lawmakers, Scott said he signed the bill, H.511, with "mixed emotions."
The bill allows Vermonters over the age of 21 to have an ounce of weed and to grow a few plants. Once signed, the new law goes into effect July 1.
In his letter the governor told lawmakers he will veto any effort to create a regulated retail market for marijuana in Vermont at this time. He says the state must first address education, prevention, and highway safety strategies.
"To be very direct: There must be comprehensive and convincing plans completed in these areas before I will begin to consider the wisdom of implementing a commercial "tax and regulate" system for an adult marijuana market. It is important for the General Assembly to know that - until we have a workable plan to address each of these concerns - I will veto any additional effort along these lines, which manages to reach my desk," Scott said.
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>>>>the bill allows
>>>>the bill allows Vermonters over the age of 21 to have an ounce of weed and to grow a few plants.
That is great. Home grown - its the way it should be.
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dude needs to be voted out,
dude needs to be voted out, asap.
but yeah, better than nothing, that's for sure.
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This is a small step in the
This is a small step in the direction towards commercial distribution and retail sales and state tax revenues. It reminds me of when NYS was one of the first to decriminalize in 1977. It left the police with too many enforcement options that criminalized simple possession and that was not the intent of the law. Now VT has gone a step further. If a cop searches someone and finds a small amount, they will give it back and tell them to have a nice day. That’s better than the NYS decriminalization law that saw so many law enforcement abuses.
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A great day for VT. I think
A great day for VT. I think it’s cool that it’s homegrown and unique. Keep big business away and allow VT residents to have niche businesses and benefit in the near future. Keep it small and quality focused like craft beer.
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