A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota is heading to the governor’s desk where it is expected to be signed into law. If/when Minnesota becomes the latest state to legalize, Wisconsin would be nearly entirely surrounded by states that decriminalized usage of the psychoactive drug.
With another neighbor making the move to legalize, we wanted to know how the new law could affect Wisconsin. Here’s what you should know.
Will Minnesota pass the bill legalizing marijuana?
The Minnesota state house and senate both passed bills that would legalize recreational marijuana use and possession by people over the age of 21, the Associated Press reported.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has pledged to sign it into law.
When will you be able to use marijuana in Minnesota?
According to Minnesota Public Radio, marijuana use will not be allowed everywhere. The bill, if signed into law, would allow for usage on private land and in private residences by persons 21 and older.
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Possession and even growing weed is not likely be allowed immediately after the bill becomes law. The current estimate for possession to be legal is Aug. 1, according to the conference report headed to the Minnesota House and Senate for a vote.
Medicinal marijuana use has been legal in Minnesota since 2014.
Can Wisconsinites bring marijuana back from states where its legal?
No. In fact, transporting marijuana from one state to…
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