Under Connecticut’s law, which goes into effect July 1, residents over 21 will be able to possess and consume marijuana and state sales are slated to begin next year after the state comes up with its regulation policies.
Ward said that Connecticut’s passage is what spurred Rhode Island’s legislature to vote on its bill that legalized recreational use.
Rhode Island’s House of Representatives version of the bill, however, won’t be coming up for a vote before the session ends next week due to a disagreement between lawmakers and Rhode Island Gov.
Eames said an attempt to pass legislation for recreational marijuana in 2019 couldn’t get past a veto-proof majority in the state Senate.
“New Hampshire prides itself with independent thought and touts a state motto of Live Free or Die.