Maine governor vetoes bill legalizing marijuana
Source: The Hill
BY JULIA MANCHESTER - 11/04/17 06:57 PM EDT
Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) dealt a major blow to marijuana advocates in his state on Friday when he moved to veto legislation that would have regulated and taxed the sale of recreational marijuana.
"Until I clearly understand how the federal government intends to treat states that seek to legalize marijuana, I cannot in good conscience support any scheme in state law to implement expansion of legal marijuana in Maine," LePage wrote in a letter to Maine lawmakers.
"We need assurances that a change in policy or administration at the federal level will not nullify those investments," he continued.
Pro-legalization advocates were quick to blast LePage's move, which some viewed as undemocratic.
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Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/358798-maine-governor-vetoes-legislation-legalizing-marijuana
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cannabis_flower
(3,764 posts)to bite him in the butt. When is he up for reelection?
Eugene
(61,913 posts)He says he's not running for Senate.
RKP5637
(67,111 posts)Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)TeamPooka
(24,232 posts)eShirl
(18,495 posts)Kleveland
(1,257 posts)The relevant line:
"LePage said he sought guidance from Attorney General Jeff Sessions on the matter."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/11/03/maine-governor-vetoes-voter-approved-bill-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/?utm_term=.aab14d75ed4d
No question on the motivation there, eh?
Keebler poisoned cookies.
C Moon
(12,215 posts)LittleGirl
(8,287 posts)crim son
(27,464 posts)but not for sale except as medical marijuana. LePage regularly threatens to ignore the will of the people of Maine. He's an ass by nature.
Roy Rolling
(6,921 posts)A law passed by the Maine legislature is not a "scheme". Subverting the will of the people to favor a small, powerful class is a scheme.
Loyd
(309 posts)That guy could use some good shit!