Start saving up! Massachusetts lawmakers may set recreational weed tax as high as 28%. Medical marijuana would continue to be untaxed though. This post from The Cannabist discusses the Massachusetts proposal. Lawmakers reviewing the state’s new recreational marijuana law plan to recommend sharply higher taxes and more control for city and town officials over retail pot shops ... Continue Reading
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MA SJC: Cops Can’t Pull Over Drivers On Suspicion of Marijuana Possession
Massachusetts’ highest court ruled recently that just suspecting the driver of marijuana possession isn’t enough for a police officer to pull over the car. This post from High Times highlights how the ruling expands the protections given by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court on the heels of the decriminalization of marijuana. For years, police have used the “suspected of ... Continue Reading
Boston Mayor Could Lead Fight Against Marijuana Legalization in Mass.
In this post from Metro, Joshua Miller reports that Boston Mayor Marty Walsh would “absolutely” be willing to take the lead opposing the anticipated marijuana legalization effort in 17 months. With a major battle in the making over marijuana legalization next year, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, a recovering alcoholic and a passionate advocate for those struggling with drug addiction, ... Continue Reading