How will it work? » Albuquerque JournalPosted by MMP News AuthorOn April 16, 2021

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SANTA FE, N.M. — What’s the status of the legislation?

The proposal to legalize cannabis won approval in a two-day special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in late March.

The governor has until April 20 to act on the legislation, House Bill 2, but she is expected to sign the bill before then. It passed the House 38-32 and the Senate 22-15. No Republicans voted in favor of the measure, and some Democrats opposed it.

What does the bill do?

The legislation would establish a regulatory framework allowing adults 21 and over to buy, possess, grow and use marijuana. It’s often called an adult-use or recreational marijuana law, because sales aren’t restricted to medical patients.

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A new Cannabis Control Division would operate within the Regulation and Licensing Department.

Why does everyone call it cannabis rather than marijuana?

The legislation itself uses the word “cannabis,” a reference to the scientific name of the plant.

The law defines cannabis as all parts of the plant genus “Cannabis” that have a certain concentration of the ingredient that causes consumers to feel high.

Also, some advocates contend the word “marijuana” has racist origins.

When can adults start buying cannabis legally?

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SANTA FE, N.M. — What’s the status of the legislation?

The proposal to legalize cannabis won approval in a two-day special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in late March.

The governor has until April 20 to act on the legislation, House Bill 2, but she is expected to sign the bill before then. It passed the House 38-32 and the Senate 22-15. No Republicans voted in favor of the measure, and some Democrats opposed it.

What does the bill do?

The legislation would establish a regulatory framework allowing adults 21 and over to buy, possess, grow and use marijuana. It’s often called an adult-use or recreational marijuana law, because sales aren’t restricted to medical patients.

……………………………………………………….

A new Cannabis Control Division would operate within the Regulation and Licensing Department.

Why does everyone call it cannabis rather than marijuana?

The legislation itself uses the word “cannabis,” a reference to the scientific name of the plant.

The law defines cannabis as all parts of the plant genus “Cannabis” that have a certain concentration of the ingredient that causes consumers to feel high.

Also, some advocates contend the word “marijuana” has racist origins.

When can adults start buying cannabis legally?

Retail…