Indopedia All Things Marijuana
The majestically mountainous state of Vermont is known as a progressive bastion in the northeastern part of the United States, but somehow, neighboring states like Massachusetts and Maine have been quicker to pass legislation approving recreational cannabis. However, the last few months have shown that the state is nearing some form of legalization.
Back in February, proposition H. 170 hit the floor of the Vermont House, aiming to legalize possession of marijuana. On Tuesday, this bill was approved by a count of 74 to 68, setting up legislation that aims to remove all penalties for adults holding up to one ounce of cannabis. The measure would also allow adults to grow up to two mature and four immature marijuana plants per household.
While the passing of this bill is certainly a major victory for local advocates, it still needs to make its way past the Senate. Unfortunately for Vermont tokers, state lawmakers are expected to break for the year, making it highly unlikely that H. 170 would go into effect until next year. Even if the measure manages to make its way to Gov. Phill Scott, his ambiguous positioning on recreational legalization has created uncertainty that he…
