Hawaii: le projet de loi pour légaliser la marijuana introduit dans la législature

Hawaï pourrait rejoindre le Colorado et Washington, deux Etats qui ont déjà légalisé l'usage du cannabis pour les adultes, en vertu d'une mesure proposée vendredi par Souki Joe, le Président de la Chambre des Représentants. Pour en savoir plus, en anglais, veuillez lire les informations ci-dessous.

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Hawaii could join Colorado and Washington as states that have legalized the use of marijuana by adults, under a measure introduced Friday by state House Speaker Joe Souki.

House Bill 150, also known as the Personal Use of Marijuana Act, would allow adults 21 years of age and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and to cultivate a limited number of marijuana plants in a secure and locked location. It also would allow for licensed and regulated marijuana retail stores, as well as licensed facilities to cultivate, manufacture and test marijuana.

Proponents of the measure say it would mean more revenue for the state, and save money.

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