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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signs into law the legalization of recreational-use marijuana. The bill makes Connecticut the 19th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. Mark Mirko/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Mirko/AP Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signs into law the legalization of recreational-use marijuana. The bill makes Connecticut the 19th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. Mark Mirko/AP HARTFORD, Conn. — Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday signed a bill making Connecticut the 19th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana, which remains…

The US is nearing a tipping point of sorts on marijuana legalization: Almost half the country — about 44 percent of the population — now lives in a state where marijuana is legal or soon will be legal to consume just for fun. The past several months alone have seen a burst of activity as five states across the US legalized marijuana for recreational use: New Jersey, New York, Virginia, New Mexico, and, on Tuesday, Connecticut. It’s a massive shift that took place over just a few years. A decade ago, no states allowed marijuana for recreational use; the first…

STAMFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork) — Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill on Tuesday legalizing and regulating the use of recreational marijuana. That makes Connecticut the 19th state to end the prohibition on cannabis, which remains illegal under federal law, CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez reported. FLASHBACK: Gov. Lamont Holds Roundtable Discussion On How To Regulate Recreational Marijuana In Connecticut Under the state’s new law, it will be legal for individuals 21 and older to possess and use cannabis, starting July 1. They can have up to 1.5 ounces on them and up to 5 ounces in a locked container concealed in a car…

For marijuana smokers across Connecticut ages 21 and over, the legalization of cannabis will finally become a reality on Thursday, July 1. But even with that, recreational marijuana dispensaries will not become a reality until May of 2022 at the latest. The Hartford Courant has reported that the bill to legalize pot is a 300-page document that begins to set the guidelines for the recreational marijuana market in Connecticut. Here is what you should know: You can possess up to 1.5 ounces of weed on your person and up to 5 ounces in a locked container, but selling pot is still…

Cody Roberts of CT CannaWarriors smokes in front of the Capitol in Hartford on April 20. State lawmakers this past week gave final approval to a bill that allows for the cultivation and sale of recreational cannabis in Connecticut. (Brad Horrigan/The Hartford Courant)

(WFSB) – As Connecticut sits on the verge of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, one Colorado lawyer is warning it will spell trouble here. He says Colorado has learned that all too well. The attorney, who actually helped write the amendment that ended marijuana prohibition in Colorado about a decade ago. He says it has turned out to be a nightmare in his state and says Connecticut should learn from Colorado’s marijuana mistake. “You are creating essentially another big tobacco in your state,” said Robert Corry. Attorney Robert Corry is sounding the alarm bells. He says almost 10 years since…

A North Carolina Senate committee on Tuesday approved a revised bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. This comes one week after the panel held a hearing to discuss the legislation and approve changes, but members did not vote at that prior meeting. Senators advanced the measure this time in a voice vote. A previous version of the reform legislation cleared Judiciary and another committee last month, but it was rereferred earlier this month. The bill must still clear the Senate Health Care and Rules and Operations Committees in order to reach the floor before potentially heading to the…