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New Hampshire Senate Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill, But Will It Pass Into Law?
Attention all you cool cats and kittens, the New Hampshire Senate has just made a major move in the world of cannabis. While medical marijuana is already legal in the state, recreational use has only been decriminalized, not fully legalized. But hold onto your fedoras, because a new bill has just been approved in a 14-9 vote that could change everything.
House Bill 1633-FN-A: The Key to Legalization?
If this bill, known as House Bill 1633-FN-A, is passed into law, it would legalize adult-use cannabis for those over 21 years of age and establish a regulatory framework. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good framework? This includes a possession allowance limit of four ounces of cannabis, 10 grams of concentrates, and non-concentrate products up to 2,000 mg THC. Talk about a party in a bag.
But wait, there’s more. The bill also allows for 15 adult-use dispensaries to open up throughout the state, because let’s face it, we don’t want to oversaturate the market. We’re all about quality over quantity here.
Amendments Galore: What’s Changed?
During the recent Senate vote, a variety of amendments were approved and rejected. One change prevents cannabis business license owners from using their funds to lobby for cannabis legislation, because let’s be real, we don’t want any shady business going on. Another amendment would give each municipality the power to decide whether or not to allow cannabis establishments within their town or city. And let’s not forget the most important amendment proposed by Sen. President Jeb Bradley, which would change the proposed “advisory board” to a “cannabis control commission” in charge of approving rules and regulations. Because if we’re going to do this, we’re going to do it right.
But don’t worry, there’s still more work to be done. Sen. Daryl Abbas assures us that the bill will continue to be fleshed out as it progresses. And let’s be real, no policy is perfect, but this one is being drafted to balance public safety with the legalization of cannabis. And let’s not forget about those scary policies in the past that would have allowed public smoking outside of the New Hampshire State House. Yikes.
Majority Rules: What Do the Polls Say?
According to polls, a majority of New Hampshire residents are in favor of legalization. And let’s be real, we all know that majority rules. Sen. Bill Gannon may be one of the few legislators who oppose the bill, claiming that it will increase access to drugs and promote illegal sales. But hey, we can’t please everyone.
So, will this bill pass into law and change the fabric of New Hampshire? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure, the hipsters of New Hampshire are ready for some legal cannabis.
