Seven Democratic lawmakers in North Carolina are sponsoring a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in the state, and expunge past marijuana-related offenses.
The legislation, which was introduced in the state Senate last week, follows another proposal in the state to legalize medical cannabis.
If it were to pass, the recreational pot bill would legalize marijuana for adults aged 21 and older, and also “enact a 20% state tax on the sale [of marijuana], and municipalities would be able to enact another 3% tax,” according to local news station WSOC.
Per the station, the tax revenue from marijuana sales would
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