The Democrats and Republicans who have the most power in the House of Representatives of New Hampshire are working together to draft a bill that would make it legal to possess marijuana and sell it at retail outlets in the state.
The American Civil Liberties Union, a liberal organization, and Americans for Prosperity, a conservative organization, are both parts of a coalition that is already supporting the measure, even though it has not yet been introduced.
The proposal would allow those over the age of 21 to possess or give away up to 4 ounces of marijuana, it would annul records of previous marijuana possession crimes, and it would allow state-approved stores to sell cannabis. The rate of taxation on retail sales would be 8.5%.
Additionally, it would make it possible for those over the age of 21 to “securely cultivate up to six plants, of which three may be mature,” and to own the cannabis that was produced by those plants in their own homes.
“For a very long time, every member of the House has been committed to finding a solution to this problem that would satisfy residents of New Hampshire, “remarked Jason Osborne, the leader of the House Majority. “If everything goes according to plan, the Senate will eventually agree to back the will of the overwhelming majority of New Hampshire residents.”
The state’s pension system as well as efforts to reduce substance misuse would be eligible to receive funding from the sales of marijuana. In addition to that, it would be distributed to law enforcement and municipalities that allow retail sales.
When it comes to the legalization of recreational marijuana usage, House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm pointed out that New Hampshire is an exception among the other states in the region. He stated that users of cannabis in surrounding states “benefit from safer testing and regulation of the substance,” which results in more income for those jurisdictions.”
According to Wilhelm, “Legalization of adult possession of cannabis in small amounts is the correct thing to do for New Hampshire, and we must get it done in 2023.”
In 2017, Marijuana Possession for Personal Use Was No Longer a Crime in The State of New Hampshire.
According to the American Civil Liberties Union, however, there were 1,120 people charged with marijuana possession in New Hampshire in 2021 alone. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) claims that data on arrests demonstrates that black individuals are much more likely to be arrested on marijuana charges than white people, despite the fact that both groups use cannabis at comparable rates.
Plans to decriminalize cannabis have received consistent support from the House of Representatives, whereas the Senate has never done so.
Another Possible Stumbling Block Is Governor Chris Sununu.
Sununu has suggested that it may be unavoidable for New Hampshire to follow the lead of its neighboring states and legalize marijuana.
But just the week before, Sununu stated on CNN that “we are not there” and that legalization is “still fraught with a lot of difficulties.”
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