Idaho lawmakers last week passed a resolution that urges voters to reject efforts to place a medical cannabis legalization bill on November ballots, CBS2 reports. The resolution lays out alleged harms caused by cannabis and claims that medical cannabis legalization increases “cartel activity, development of black market marijuana production, human trafficking, and increased crime rates, including violent crime and impaired driving.”
The resolution contends that were the issue to appear on ballots and approved by voters, it would increase the administrative budget of the Department of Health and Welfare by an estimated $1.1 million annually and require $2.9 million of startup costs “at a time when the state is facing substantial budget constraints.”
Scott Grow, a Republican State senator from Idaho said that the resolution sent “a powerful and unifying statement that the state understands that legalizing marijuana is causing danger to Idaho families.”
We must learn from the painful lessons that other states learned about the devastating effects this ballot measure could have on our children and families, as well as public safety and public health. “We can’t let Idaho be like Oregon, Washington, California or Colorado.” — Grow to CBS2
The proposal passed with bipartisan support 58-9, with three abstentions.
Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho (the campaign that organizes the initiative) must collect 70,725 valid Signatures before May 1, to present the issue to the voters. A March 31 update posted to the organization’s website indicated they have collected about 77,000 signatures which must still be verified by state officials.
Cannabis Law Resources for Poland
Browse essential legal pages on cannabis sales and cultivation in Poland. These guides will help you understand the legal requirements, such as certifications and permissions.
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Polish News Registration and Interests of Cannabis Businesses
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Permissions for Cannabis Sales in Poland
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Authorization for Importing or Manufacturing Medical Products
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Permission for Manufacturing or Importing Medical Products
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Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Registration of Medical Products in Poland