🧐 The initial push for cannabis criminalization, which began in earnest more than a century ago, had little to do with public health or safety. Instead, the move to criminally prosecute cannabis users was based primarily upon sensationalism & xenophobia. https://t.co/UlZMfHjwO4
Sen. Adam Ebbin, one of the lead sponsors, said people need to understand the law’s limits for now. Possession of up to one ounce with no intent to distribute will become legal for adults, 21 and older.Adults will also be allowed to grow up to four marijuana plants per household
Like many states with a legal marijuana market have started their program through adult access to their medical marijuana dispensaries, Advocates hope Virginia lawmakers will vote to do in 2022
Legislators initially voted in February to legalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales would begin
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Cannabis may help reduce exposure to fentanyl among people taking opioid replacements, study finds
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