Posts Tagged ‘cannabis’
Gov. Carney Vetoes Recreational Marijuana Legislation
Governor John Carney, D-Del. has vetoed a bill that received final legislative approval that would have removed all penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana by a person 21 years of age or older. Carney released a statement Tuesday to accompany his veto of House Bill 371: “Pursuant to Article III, Section…
Read More2nd Del. Recreational Cannabis Bill Stalls In House
Legislation to set up the regulatory and operations framework for legalized sales of marijuana in Delaware failed to pass in the House of Representatives. It is the second of two bills that are designed to clear the way for legalized recreational use of marijuana by adults.The measure (House Bill 372) requires a three-fifths vote of…
Read MoreDel. Marijuana Bill Fails To Clear Hurdle In House
For the first time in nearly four years, a bill that would regulate and legalize recreational use of cannabis (marijuana) by adults in Delaware received a vote in the House of Representatives Thursday. And, like in 2018, it did not get enough votes to pass. House Bill 305 would have required a two-thirds super majority,…
Read MoreDel. Recreational Marijuana Bill Clears House Committee
A state House committee has cleared legislation that would allow adults in Delaware to legally use marijuana for recreational purposes, while setting up a legal framework to regulate cultivation, sale and possession of marijuana. “Today, we heard from numerous members of the public – advocates, veterans, retired law enforcement officers, educators and even faith leaders…
Read MoreAnother Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced In Del. General Assembly
A revised bill to allow recreational use of cannabis by adults in Delaware has been reintroduced into the General Assembly. According to its supporters, the measure (HB 305) has some bipartisan-backed amendments that were introduced days before the previous bill stalled out last June. The Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network Thursday said it was the best…
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