Vermont Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana, Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

MONTPELIER, Vt. (Feb. 2, 2016) – A Vermont bill that would legalize small amounts of marijuana for recreational use and create a framework for retail sales passed out of committee this week. If ultimately signed into law, the legislation would take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in Vermont. Sen. Jeanette…

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Vermont Action Alert: Help Nullify Marijuana Prohibition, Support S.241

Vermont S.241 would legalize marijuana for recreational use, effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same. It must pass the Senate Judiciary Committee before it can receive a full Senate vote. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, Dick Sears Jr.. Strongly, but respectfully urge…

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Vermont Bill Would Legalize Marijuana for Recreational Use, Effectively Nullify Federal Prohibition

MONTPELIER, Vt. (Dec. 29, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Vermont legislature would legalize marijuana for recreational use, taxing and regulating the crop similar to alcohol. The proposal would not only legalize marijuana in the Green Mountain State, it would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in Vermont.…

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