Bowser rolls out DC bill clearing way for legal marijuana sales article
WASHINGTON - D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced a bill to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana in the District, saying the proposal would also help neighborhoods disproportionally impacted by criminalized weed.
On Friday, the District’s Mayor announced the Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2021, writing: This is about safety, equity, and justice … Through this legislation, we can fulfill the will of DC voters, reduce barriers for entering the cannabis industry, and invest in programs that serve residents and neighborhoods hardest hit by the criminalization of marijuana.
The proposed legislation could legalize marijuana sales for those 21-and-older, and allow the city to tax it at 17%.