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.
