Delaware Gov. John Carney said on Friday he would allow pending legislation legalizing recreational cannabis in the state to become law.
This means that Delaware has become the 22nd state in the United States to legalize adult use of marijuana and create a regulated industry.
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Business licenses could be issued as soon as this summer, though it is not yet known when sales will begin.
Lawmakers say the 15% tax rate set in the pending legislation is among the lowest in the country.
Carney, Democrat, Similar package vetoed last year.
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This year after Both bills passed in the state General Assembly With a veto-proof majority, the governor was faced with the choice of vetoing the bills and risking the House overturning the veto or allowing both bills to become law without his signature.
he had Until Saturday to work On House Bill No. 1, which ends with the criminal
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