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A Kentucky Senator just introduced a new bill to legalize weed in the state. The move has sparked an active conversation among Kentucky lawmakers and could open the way for the state to adopt new cannabis laws. But what are the specifics of Senate Bill 80? And what are the chances that the bill will be signed into law?
Kentucky’s New Weed Bill
Republican Senator Dan Seum filed Senate Bill 80 on Wednesday. The bill would establish a number of new weed-related rules, regulations, and legal frameworks.
In particular, SB 80 would:
- Define legal limits for possessing, growing, processing, purchasing and consuming cannabis.
- Establish laws for driving under the influence.
- Set penalties for underage use and possession.
- Create a legal system for cannabis businesses and dispensaries.
- Establish a system for taxing legal weed.
At this point, the bill does not state exact limits on how much weed Kentuckians would be allowed to purchase or possess. But it does stipulate that only adults 21 and over would be allowed to access legal weed.
Senator Seum’s new bill comes on the heels of House Bill 166, which was introduced by Kentucky lawmakers earlier this month. That bill would give medical patients the ability to use cannabis to treat a number of health conditions.
Sparking Debate
Senator Seum’s new bill has sparked debate among Kentucky lawmakers.
Seum said there are several key benefits to legalizing weed. For starters, he said the legal industry could generate between $100 million and $200 million in taxes every year.
Similarly, Seum said the new bill would create a significant number