DaleRoberts
Well-Known Member
LANSING, Mich. - Senator Coleman A. Young II has introduced a bill to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Michigan.
Senate Bill No. 813 would require dispensaries to apply, register, pay renewal fees, and regulate growth, testing, and more.
It’s estimated that the marijuana business could become a $400 million a year boost to the Michigan economy if laws similar to those in Colorado are introduced in Michigan.
“This isn’t the wild, wild west,” Young said. “It would be heavily regulated.”
Young said too many people are in jail on marijuana raps and he wants to see that end and see the government get out of the way.
“If you’re 21 or older and you’re not hurting anybody and you want to smoke a bong and stare at a fireplace for four and a half hours, that’s your right,” Young said. “Leave people alone.”
Taxes would be imposed on dispensaries and growing facilities, with the revenue going to education and other public purposes.
Young said the state should regulate it at every turn and that taxes would run high.
“We can tax it,” Young said. “We can use the money for the educational system like they do in Colorado. I just think it would be a great benefit if we did it.”
The bill stipulates the use of marijuana should be legal for people ages 21 and above.
It has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary for further review.
Senate Bill No. 813 would require dispensaries to apply, register, pay renewal fees, and regulate growth, testing, and more.
It’s estimated that the marijuana business could become a $400 million a year boost to the Michigan economy if laws similar to those in Colorado are introduced in Michigan.
“This isn’t the wild, wild west,” Young said. “It would be heavily regulated.”
Young said too many people are in jail on marijuana raps and he wants to see that end and see the government get out of the way.
“If you’re 21 or older and you’re not hurting anybody and you want to smoke a bong and stare at a fireplace for four and a half hours, that’s your right,” Young said. “Leave people alone.”
Taxes would be imposed on dispensaries and growing facilities, with the revenue going to education and other public purposes.
Young said the state should regulate it at every turn and that taxes would run high.
“We can tax it,” Young said. “We can use the money for the educational system like they do in Colorado. I just think it would be a great benefit if we did it.”
The bill stipulates the use of marijuana should be legal for people ages 21 and above.
It has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary for further review.
