Post by Logan on Feb 26, 2016 0:28:54 GMT -6
LANSING — A state lawmaker has introduced legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Michigan, a move he says will free up police to “focus on violent and property crimes.’’
Introduced by state Sen. Coleman A. Young II, D-Detroit, the bill is being called the “non-medical marijuana code.’’
Senate Bill 813 would regulate and tax marijuana, generating revenue for education and other public purposes.
The 23-page bill says use of marijuana should be legal “in the interest of allowing law enforcement to focus on violent and property crimes.’’
Read more: www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/02/25/recreational-marijuana-michigan-bill/80967792/
Introduced by state Sen. Coleman A. Young II, D-Detroit, the bill is being called the “non-medical marijuana code.’’
Senate Bill 813 would regulate and tax marijuana, generating revenue for education and other public purposes.
The 23-page bill says use of marijuana should be legal “in the interest of allowing law enforcement to focus on violent and property crimes.’’
Read more: www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/02/25/recreational-marijuana-michigan-bill/80967792/