NH House Votes To Legalize 1 Ounce Of Pot; Governor Vows Veto

Pot for recreational use would be legal if it’s up to one ounce and used by those 21 and older.

The House voted 170-162 Wednesday to send the bill to its tax committee. The bill proposes taxing the drug when it is sold at retail at a rate of $30 per ounce and letting people grow up to six marijuana plants in a controlled environment.

Supporters said the bill was modeled after one approved by Colorado voters last year and is similar to one Washington voters passed. They said New Hampshire could receive $30 million in tax revenue.

Opponents argued marijuana is bad for people’s health, would be difficult to regulate and is illegal under federal law.

Gov. Maggie Hassan promises to veto the bill.

 

By: Cheston Catalano

Cheston Catalano is a Kentucky-based journalist whose work has been featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle. He is a long-time contributor to Liberaland.