It's Official: Marijuana is Legal in Massachusetts
It is now legal to possess, use, and home-grow marijuana for Massachusetts residents over the age of 21.
It’s official.
Marijuana is legal for possession, use, and home-growing starting Thursday for adults 21 and over.
The Governor’s Council, a Colonial-era body that vets judges and accepts election results, formally certified the results of Question 4 Wednesday afternoon. The initiative passed last month with 1.8 million people voting for the measure, despite the opposition of top politicians, the Catholic Church, doctors and business groups, and an array of other civic leaders. About 1.5 million people voted against it.
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito gaveled in the pro-forma session of the council to certify all state election results.
With a chorus of “ayes” from the councilors, the legalization measure — along with the results of other elections — became law. Legalization takes effect on Thursday.
Adults will be permitted to purchase, possess, and use marijuana, but...
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