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Despite announcing the deal, the governor and lawmakers did not release details.
“We are proud to announce today that we have reached agreement on legislation that provides the framework for legalization, which is a critical step in reducing the racial disparities and social inequalities that have long plagued our criminal justice system,” the governor’s office said in an emailed statement.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on Election Day to legalize recreational marijuana, but lawmakers have yet to pass a measure to establish the market.
They had been at a dead end over whether to limit the number of licenses and how much of the tax revenue should go to towns and cities whose residents were disproportionately likely to face marijuana-related charges.
The constitutional amendment goes into effect on New Year’s Day. Lawmakers have set their last voting session of the year for Dec. 17, when they are expected to take the marijuana legislation.
Another pending issue is legislation to decriminalize the possession of marijuana.
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