Minnesota Senate Environment Climate and Legacy Committee issued a measure regarding Sen. Lindsey port‘s Bill – which creates a regulatory framework for recreational and adult use cannabis – by a vote of 5 to 4.

“Cannabis prohibition is a failed system that has failed to achieve desired goals and comes at an incredible cost to communities, especially communities of color,” Port said. “We have the opportunity to initiate the process to reverse some of the damage that has been done and create a regulatory system that works for Minnesota consumers and businesses, while ensuring a chance in this new market for the communities most affected.” ban.”

The sponsor of the bill reiterated that the focus is on legalization, regulation and elimination.

Related former Governor of Minnesota Jess Ventura testifies for support.

“Cannabis saved my life,” said the retired professional wrestler. “Not me personally, but the 38th First Lady of Minnesota,” he told the committee, referring to his wife Terry’s seizures, which began 10 years ago.

It was the kind of seizure “where all you can do is comfort the person, make sure they’re breathing, make sure they don’t choke their tongue.” After doctors tried several anti-seizure drugs and none of them has side effects, they went to Colorado where she got her first dose of medical marijuana.

“My wife took the first three drops under her tongue and hasn’t had an attack since. none. Marijuana cannabis stopped the seizures. Not our medicine,” Ventura said.

As of 2014, medical marijuana is legal in Minnesota. However, the state program is still restrictive in terms of costs and qualifying application requirements; All of this, according to proponents, makes passing legal cannabis laws and opening up the competitive market to lower prices more urgent.

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