Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Marijuana Legalization Bill
The bi-partisan bill would finally legalize cannabis for recreational use in PA
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill that would legalize marijuana consumption for those 21 and older.
State Senators Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) announced the legislation that they say sets the minimum consumption age and provides “appropriate deterrence to keep marijuana out of the hands of anyone under 21.”
Marketing marijuana products to children would be banned under the proposed legislation and workplace requirements would be established. The bill also expunged non-violent marijuana convictions for medical marijuana patients.
The lawmakers say their bill also gives law enforcement the ability to adjudicate driving under the influence and the ability to pursue and stop illegal marijuana sales. It would also grant licenses to sell marijuana to “social and economic equity applicants” and leave room for new and existing licensees.
Marketing marijuana products to children would be banned under the proposed legislation and workplace requirements would be established. The bill also expunged non-violent marijuana convictions for medical marijuana patients.
The lawmakers say their bill also gives law enforcement the ability to adjudicate driving under the influence and the ability to pursue and stop illegal marijuana sales. It would also grant licenses to sell marijuana to “social and economic equity applicants” and leave room for new and existing licensees.
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