Adults in Virginia could legally possess and grow small amounts of marijuana beginning in July, about three years sooner than initially envisioned, under changes the governor proposed Wednesday to legislation passed earlier this year.
“Our Commonwealth is committed to legalizing marijuana in an equitable way,” Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam said in a news release outlining the date change and other amendments he is seeking. “Virginia will become the 15th state to legalize marijuana — and these changes will ensure we do it with a focus on public safety, public health, and social justice.”
Advocates on all sides of the issue have been eagerly waiting for weeks to see what changes Northam would propose to the bill that cleared the General Assembly in February.
The measure has been a top priority for Democrats who control the state government, who consider it a necessary step to end the disparate treatment of people of color under current marijuana laws.
Right down Route 113!!!!!!!!!!
Unlike MD that abides by the GOB model that stiffles competion, increased tax revenue, and foster a cheaper black market …its the facist way MD does everything to stiffle free markets.
They should concentrate on teaching Virginians how to drive.
Meanwhile in Maryland….
Great summer in VA Beach! Hahhaahahhahaah
the md pols got to get paid! doling out those licenses keeps the money rolling in. not connected? Sucks to be you! huh?
Dumb down the population and then steal their rights
Maryland needs to get its act together on this. Soon.