Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at
what's happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
Virginia legalized adult-use cannabis. Could marijuana sales
come to D.C.? A legalization bill moved forward in New Mexico.
Pennsylvania and Connecticut are also considering permitting an
adult-use market. And finally, a Canadian marijuana company has
created a new way to get high.
virginia
On the last day of the session, Virginia lawmakers settled their
differences and
passed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis. Governor
Northam (D) supports the bill, but may send amendments back to the
legislature. Sales won't begin until 2024.
district of columbia
D.C. legalized marijuana in 2014, but sales are illegal.
We've discussed this situation
here and
here. Now that Democrats control Congress, the outlook for
setting up a market has improved considerably. The D.C. Council has
two bills to consider.
