ST. PAUL, Minn. – House and Senate negotiators have worked through minor differences in bills to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota. By the end of the week, legislative staffers are expected to have cast the details into form for final passage in both houses. Governor Tim Walz has pledged to make the reforms law. Among provisions, most of them effective in August:
> Marijuana use at home would be legal in limited amounts, as well as home growing.
> Marijuana-infused gummies could contain 800 milligrams of THC.
> Sales would be taxed 10%.
> The record of anyone already with a misdemeanor marijuana conviction would be expunged.
> People with felony marijuana convictions could ask for a review.
> Local governments could ban marijuana near schools.
> Retail dispensaries probably would be in operation by mid-1024.