Sununu signals support for marijuana legalization, day after Senate kills proposal to do soPosted by On


For years advocates pushing for marijuana legalization have highlighted that when it comes to policy, the Live-Free-Or-Die state stands on an island. With Maine and Massachusetts legalizing marijuana in 2016, and Vermont following suit in 2020, the one state in New England that touts personal freedoms and individual choices, is the odd one out when it comes to cannabis consumption.

Now, Gov. Chris Sununu acknowledges that to be true. And in doing so, he’s outlined a path for marijuana legalization in New Hampshire.

“With the right policy and framework in place, I stand ready to sign a legalization bill that puts the State of NH in the driver’s seat, focusing on harm reduction  —  not profits,” he said in a statement Friday.

That policy includes allowing the state to control distribution and access, giving towns the option to restrict sales if they choose, and following a similar approach to liquor sales in the state – with no public messaging, advertising or commercials.

The governor also warned against “marijuana miles” or pockets of concentrated stores within a city or town that sell retail cannabis.

For state representatives, who introduced a bipartisan House Bill this year, which the Senate killed on a 14-10 vote, Sununu’s proposals are merely signatory to a national audience.

“As is often the case, Governor Sununu is a day late and a dollar short. While I appreciate the governor’s willingness to finally engage on cannabis legalization, he…

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