Delaware took a major step Thursday toward becoming the ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana use.
Delaware legislation would also authorize dozens of stores to sell marijuana.
“We see it as a social justice issue,” Henry said, describing the legislation as an effort to reform the criminal justice system by legalizing “something that people always have done and are doing.”
The proposed Delaware Marijuana Control Act would create a commission to regulate, license and tax the state’s marijuana business. Consumers would be required to pay a $50-per-ounce excise tax, while retailers would be charged a $5,000 application fee and a $10,000 annual licensing fee.
Up to 40 retails stores could be licensed to sell marijuana under the bill, with medical marijuana dispensaries given the first opportunity to open retail operations.
Source: Delaware legislators say they have votes to legalize pot from Delawareonline.com
