Massachusetts; Six Months Delay in Opening of Recreational Marijuana Shops
Massachusetts voters passed a ballot initiative to legalize the possession or home-grown marijuana in the last election. However, residents may need to wait longer to buy the legalized weed.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts lawmakers passed a legislation that will postpone the opening date for recreational marijuana for six months. Residents cannot buy legalized weed until July 2017.
According to the Boston Globe, the House and Senate held an informal meeting on Wednesday morning and ruled for the unexpected legislation.
The ballot initiative to sell recreational marijuana in stores was set for January 2017. However, legislators needed more time to finalize the sale regulations for marijuana.
Senate President Stanley Rosenberg officiated the session on Wednesday. He said, “The legislature has a responsibility to implement the will of the voters while also protecting public health and public safety. This short delay will allow the necessary time for the Legislature to work with stakeholders...
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