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The day after the Senate killed a major bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, Gov. Chris Sununu issued a news release Friday saying he supports legalization in the “right way” and outlined a path that could make it happen this session.
CONCORD – A bill that would have allowed adults to possess up to three-quarters of an ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants at home was killed in the Senate 15 to 9 on Thursday.
The House Thursday approved a bill legalizing recreational cannabis that would be sold through a state retail monopoly similar to the state’s liquor business.
On Wednesday, the House decided to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, preserve the new education choice program, and help communities with employee retirement costs.
The committee also heard bills about recording interactions with public officials and increasing littering fees by 20 percent to help pay for new Fish and Game conservation officers.
The genesis for establishing a ballot initiative process in New Hampshire was the Senate’s failure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, a representative said Thursday.
A bill intended to make cannabis use in a vehicle a violation similar to an open alcohol container ran into a buzz saw of opposition Wednesday.
New Hampshire patients aren’t alone. At first glance, the Iowa medical marijuana law seemed like a major breakthrough, but the act leaves out two important pieces to the story: where the caregivers and patients can obtain the CBD and what is being done for those who feel the need for medical marijuana but do not have epilepsy.
New Hampshire’s effort to get four medical marijuana dispensaries up and running has been a frustrating process that is causing the bill’s co-sponsor to question the whole process.