Minnesota House begins debate on HF100, bill to legalize recreational cannabis – part 1 4/24/23

A bill to legalize cannabis for recreational use was debated, then tabled, Monday night. Debate is expected to resume on Tuesday.

Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) says full legalization for recreational use is long overdue because the decades-long prohibition and criminalization of cannabis has not worked to make society safer and has had a devastating effect on minorities.

Republicans are concerned the bill would not allow local governments to tailor regulations and licensing fees to offset local costs they say would come with legalization, especially in local law enforcement and public health.

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