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Gov. Cuomo signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana in New York

[NYPOST] Gov. Andrew Sonny Cuomo

on Wednesday signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in New York.
That should certainly help with their current collection of crises...
The move comes after the state Legislature green-lit the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act after hours of debate late Tuesday.

"This is a historic day in New York — one that rights the wrongs of the past by putting an end to harsh prison sentences, embraces an industry that will grow the Empire State’s economy, and prioritizes marginalized communities so those that have suffered the most will be the first to reap the benefits," Cuomo said in a statement.

Certain parts of the new law go into effect immediately.

Anyone with a previous marijuana conviction that would now be legal under the law will have the rap expunged or be resentenced.

And New Yorkers will now be legally allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis outside the home and up to 5 pounds at home — and can smoke pot in public where smoking tobacco is permitted. However,
it was a brave man who first ate an oyster...
smoking weed is not permitted inside schools, workplaces or cars.

Posted by Fred 2021-04-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 Cuomo can't even pass a urine test.

Posted by Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 2021-04-01 00:12|| 2021-04-01 00:12|| Front Page Top

#2
Some people can't pass a bar, Cuomo can't pass a urine test, well to each his own I guess.

A Big Apple Mom:

Posted by Clasing Spawn of the Huns4354 2021-04-01 03:23|| 2021-04-01 03:23|| Front Page Top

#3 Any and all marijuana [and other drug] laws are absurd. This is a small step forward, and kudos to the state of Nueva York. No victim, no crime.

Feds still dragging their feet on this issue. Joey is against it. Hmmm. And I am sure Big Pharma is, too

Posted by Clem 2021-04-01 05:05|| 2021-04-01 05:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Wait till the related crisis of cancer and other ills hits in 20 years when nature comes calling. You are just going to shift the costs from enforcement to medical care. Oh, like tobacco/beer limit it to only those 21 and over (Ha).

This is more about feeding the unending unquenchable thirst for taxes and spending than anything about morality.

Posted by Procopius2k 2021-04-01 07:30|| 2021-04-01 07:30|| Front Page Top

#5 ^ And distracting from all the other scandals. Grandma's still dead and the Guv's still horny

Posted by Frank G 2021-04-01 08:41|| 2021-04-01 08:41|| Front Page Top

#6 here is your monthly Soma dose. This new world is certainly brave

Posted by Blossom Wittlesbach3196 2021-04-01 10:37|| 2021-04-01 10:37|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm in favor of this, but #5 nails it. "Look! Squirrel!"

Posted by Secret Master 2021-04-01 11:27|| 2021-04-01 11:27|| Front Page Top

#8 Dammit, I'll give 'em whatever they want if they'll just vote for me!

Posted by The Guv 2021-04-01 12:48|| 2021-04-01 12:48|| Front Page Top

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