Nicholas Ferrigno | Support HB1235

Other states have shown that cannabis possession, consumption, and sale is safe and worthy of legalization. Currently, New Hampshire is loosing a huge sum of money by not having a sale and taxation law for cannabis. New Hampshire Residents are leaving the state to purchase and consume cannabis, removing those dollars from the NH economy and putting them into our neighboring states'. Ultimately, New Hampshire must create a taxation scheme. When this happens, considerations MUST be made for anyone currently serving sentences for cannabis-related charges. We can look to Vermont's incredibly well-thought-out and effective legislation when that time comes. DO NOT leave it up to the people to vote in legalized cannabis sale - legislate this with ample consideration! In the meantime, this Bill which would de-criminalize the possession and use is an incredible, and long-overdue, first step.