Marijuana To Be Legal Thursday In Massachusetts

[Katelyn Baker]

Tokers of the Commonwealth, rejoice.

Secretary of State William F. Galvin, who had said that the results of the Massachusetts marijuana legalization measure passed by voters might not be certified in time for it to go into effect Dec. 15, now affirms he will submit official results next Wednesday.

The eight-member Governor's Council, a Colonial-era body that meets every Wednesday, will then certify them. Barring any unforeseen snafu, possessing, using, and home-growing marijuana will be legal on Thursday.

Galvin's spokesman, Brian McNiff told the Globe that referendum results, including the passage of Question 4 which legalized pot, will be delivered to the Council for its approval at its Dec. 14 meeting.

The initiative, approved by more than 1.7 million voters, allows adults 21 years and older to possess, use, and purchase 1 ounce or less of marijuana beginning on Thursday. People can possess up to 10 ounces of the drug in their primary residence, and grow up to 12 plants per household.

Marijuana accessories – bongs, pipes, growing lamps, etc. – will also be legal for purchase and sale on Thursday. Accessories are defined by the ballot measure as equipment, products, devices of any kind that are intended or designed for use in growing, storing, processing, ingesting, and inhaling marijuana.

But retail stores won't be able to starting selling the drug for recreational use until January 2018. And lawmakers are discussing delaying that date to allow more time to create a regulatory framework for the new industry.

Marijuana has been illegal in Massachusetts for more than a century and, on Nov. 8, voters swept away the long reign of prohibition 54 percent to 46 percent, according to unofficial results.

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[Dnickers]

Tokers of the Commonwealth, rejoice.

Secretary of State William F. Galvin, who had said that the results of the Massachusetts marijuana legalization measure passed by voters might not be certified in time for it to go into effect Dec. 15, now affirms he will submit official results next Wednesday.

The eight-member Governor's Council, a Colonial-era body that meets every Wednesday, will then certify them. Barring any unforeseen snafu, possessing, using, and home-growing marijuana will be legal on Thursday.

Galvin's spokesman, Brian McNiff told the Globe that referendum results, including the passage of Question 4 which legalized pot, will be delivered to the Council for its approval at its Dec. 14 meeting.

The initiative, approved by more than 1.7 million voters, allows adults 21 years and older to possess, use, and purchase 1 ounce or less of marijuana beginning on Thursday. People can possess up to 10 ounces of the drug in their primary residence, and grow up to 12 plants per household.

Marijuana accessories – bongs, pipes, growing lamps, etc. – will also be legal for purchase and sale on Thursday. Accessories are defined by the ballot measure as equipment, products, devices of any kind that are intended or designed for use in growing, storing, processing, ingesting, and inhaling marijuana.

But retail stores won't be able to starting selling the drug for recreational use until January 2018. And lawmakers are discussing delaying that date to allow more time to create a regulatory framework for the new industry.

Marijuana has been illegal in Massachusetts for more than a century and, on Nov. 8, voters swept away the long reign of prohibition 54 percent to 46 percent, according to unofficial results.

News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Marijuana To Be Legal Thursday In Massachusetts
Author: Joshua Miller
Contact: 1-888-694-5623
Photo Credit: John Carl D'Annibale
Website: The Boston Globe

Rosenberg saying - changes to the timing of the measure could happen in informal legislative sessions over the holiday season, which are usually attended by just a few elected officials. This is likely so many of the Legislators could try to claim they are not responsible for a moratorium
or prohibiting HomeGrowing.

During informal legislator sessions it only take one
legislator to prevent them from making changes. So call or email your state
representative or state senator, let them know their inaction speaks as loudly
as their actions.

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