Have Questions About Cannabis In Massachusetts, Like Can It Be Given As A Gift?
A voter-approved law allowing adults to possess, grow and use limited amounts of recreational marijuana has now taken effect in Massachusetts, but it will still be at least another year before the state issues retail licenses to sell the drug. For now, that leaves recreational users with little choice but to buy it from illegal dealers.
The ballot measure passed last month by a margin of more than 240,000 votes out of nearly 3.8 million total votes cast.
Here’s a look at the new law, including what’s legal and what’s not.
Possession
The possession and use of any amount of recreational marijuana by anyone under the age of 21 remains illegal. Adults 21 and over may possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana outside of their homes. Possession of more than 1 ounce but less than 2 ounces can result in a civil fine of up to $100. Possession of more...
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