Bill > HB4371

This bill legalizes the personal use and possession of cannabis for individuals 21 years of age or older, aiming to redirect law enforcement resources, generate revenue, and uphold individual freedom, while also establishing a framework for regulated production and sales through a county option election. The Bureau for Public Health (Bureau) will oversee regulations, similar to alcohol, ensuring proof of age for purchases, prohibiting sales to minors, and maintaining laws against driving under the influence of cannabis. Legitimate businesses will conduct sales, and products will be labeled and regulated for consumer safety. Counties can vote on whether to allow cannabis production and sales, with a potential 5% local sales tax benefiting the county and its municipalities. The bill also clarifies that employers and property owners can still prohibit cannabis use or possession on their premises, and it does not affect existing medical cannabis provisions. Important terms include "cannabis" (all parts of the cannabis plant, excluding industrial hemp), "cannabis accessories" (items used for cannabis preparation and consumption), and various licensed facilities like "cannabis cultivation facilities" and "retail cannabis stores."

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