Community Action Briefing: Local Control for the Marijuana Law

On November 8, 2016, MA voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana at the ballot box. The law allows the possession, transfer, or use of up to one once of marijuana (the equivalent of about 40 joints/servings) and up to 10 ounces at home. The law does not create ANY limits or restrictions on the marketing and sale of edible products, including gummy bears, lollipops, soda , or other products that would be particularly appealing to kids and teens. Neither does the law estalish any limits on the potency, including hash oil extracts than can have a potency approaching 100% THC. Over the coming months, it is anticipated thatt marijuana dispensaries (i.e. "pot shops") will be springing up all over the Commonwealth. Is your community prepared to keep marijuana from taking root in your back yard? What can you do? Come here a presentation by Michael King o the Massachusetts Family Institute. Free admission.