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Tudo · 01-05-2017, 01:07 AM

(Reuters) - Maine Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday said he had signed a measure legalizing the recreational usage of marijuana in his state after voters approved the move in a November ballot initiative.
With the signature, the country's northeastern-most state becomes the ninth to legalize recreational use of the drug.
LePage, a Republican who had opposed the idea, expressed reservations about how legalization would be implemented in a regular weekly interview with WMOV radio, in which he confirmed signing the legalization proclamation.
"There is nothing I can do until the legislature gives me money to set up the infrastructure," LePage said.
The law will allow adults aged 21 and older to use the drug in private, but not public places, and to possess up to 2.5 ounces (70.9 grams) of marijuana.
"Mainers will no longer be punished for using a substance that is safer than alcohol," said David Boyer, who led the legalization campaign, in a statement.
"We look forward to working with the legislature to ensure a timely implementation of Question 1, which will provide adults with a legal way to purchase marijuana from licensed and regulated businesses."
Nearby Massachusetts last month became the first state in the northeast to legalize recreational marijuana usage after a similar measure passed in a Nov. 8 ballot initiative.
An October poll by Gallup showed that 60 percent of Americans now support the legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Even more approve of the idea of legalizing marijuana for medical use, a step that 28 states have taken.
The drug remains illegal under federal law, and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has sent mixed signals about his views on it.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/maine-gov...191903465.html

russej05 · 01-22-2017, 04:22 AM

Congratulations Maine.

_tessarecting · 01-22-2017, 04:30 AM

Go Maine!

I wish I was there

ronbo51 · 01-22-2017, 09:23 PM

It's funny. When I moved to Maine in 1981 it was, along with Alaska, the only state where weed had been decriminalized. I started growing the minute I hit the ground and did so right up to the minute I left, one year before medical came on. After 23 years of guerrilla and ninja growing I sure would have enjoyed growing my best under tight supervision and without fear. But I'm glad you guys get to now. Government will twist this into an unrecognizable shitfest, but eventually it will settle out. And if they get too greedy the black market always waits, ready to impose market forces. Good luck to you Mainiacs. I'm rootin for ya.

Ph-patrol · 01-22-2017, 10:09 PM

Gotta love the great state of Maine

green michine · 01-23-2017, 12:51 AM

Wish it was like that here. Im tired of these democracy laws.

noyd666 · 01-23-2017, 01:09 AM

its a long tiresome battle.

Jhhnn · 01-23-2017, 06:24 AM

And another one bites the dust...

Maine law is now more liberal than in CO, allowing for social clubs & unlimited seedlings for personal growers.

Hold Your Fire · 01-23-2017, 12:28 PM

Well......

https://wgme.com/news/marijuana-in-maine

We can legally possess 2.5 oz. and use at home.

The rest will have to wait.

Our governor really hates it when he doesn't get his way.

aridbud · 01-23-2017, 03:16 PM

Excellent!!

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Tudo Troublemaker Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3,792	Maine governor signs measure allowing recreational marijuana use (Reuters) - Maine Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday said he had signed a measure legalizing the recreational usage of marijuana in his state after voters approved the move in a November ballot initiative. With the signature, the country's northeastern-most state becomes the ninth to legalize recreational use of the drug. LePage, a Republican who had opposed the idea, expressed reservations about how legalization would be implemented in a regular weekly interview with WMOV radio, in which he confirmed signing the legalization proclamation. "There is nothing I can do until the legislature gives me money to set up the infrastructure," LePage said. The law will allow adults aged 21 and older to use the drug in private, but not public places, and to possess up to 2.5 ounces (70.9 grams) of marijuana. "Mainers will no longer be punished for using a substance that is safer than alcohol," said David Boyer, who led the legalization campaign, in a statement. "We look forward to working with the legislature to ensure a timely implementation of Question 1, which will provide adults with a legal way to purchase marijuana from licensed and regulated businesses." Nearby Massachusetts last month became the first state in the northeast to legalize recreational marijuana usage after a similar measure passed in a Nov. 8 ballot initiative. An October poll by Gallup showed that 60 percent of Americans now support the legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Even more approve of the idea of legalizing marijuana for medical use, a step that 28 states have taken. The drug remains illegal under federal law, and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has sent mixed signals about his views on it. https://www.yahoo.com/news/maine-gov...191903465.html __________________ The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good things is my religion. Thomas Paine ( Godfather of the American Revolution)
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russej05 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: California Posts: 60	Congratulations Maine.
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_tessarecting ஓ Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 3,852	Go Maine! I wish I was there __________________
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ronbo51 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 705	It's funny. When I moved to Maine in 1981 it was, along with Alaska, the only state where weed had been decriminalized. I started growing the minute I hit the ground and did so right up to the minute I left, one year before medical came on. After 23 years of guerrilla and ninja growing I sure would have enjoyed growing my best under tight supervision and without fear. But I'm glad you guys get to now. Government will twist this into an unrecognizable shitfest, but eventually it will settle out. And if they get too greedy the black market always waits, ready to impose market forces. Good luck to you Mainiacs. I'm rootin for ya.
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Ph-patrol Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: zero kelvin Posts: 3,973	Gotta love the great state of Maine __________________
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green michine Mr STicky Fingers!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 3rd rock from the sun. Posts: 587	Wish it was like that here. Im tired of these democracy laws. __________________ If i could choose one super power, itll be to make plants grow fifty times faster. Cannabis should be legal, its a great plant.
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noyd666 OUTLAWS GREEN ROOMS. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: blowing in the wind. Posts: 24,591	its a long tiresome battle.
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Jhhnn Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Denver CO Posts: 5,003	And another one bites the dust... Maine law is now more liberal than in CO, allowing for social clubs & unlimited seedlings for personal growers.
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Hold Your Fire Finding my way back home Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Free flowing, happily lost in thought. Posts: 5,929	Well...... https://wgme.com/news/marijuana-in-maine We can legally possess 2.5 oz. and use at home. The rest will have to wait. Our governor really hates it when he doesn't get his way.
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