Legislation filed last week would allow adults to use cannabis recreationally in the First State, following the 2011 creation of a medical marijuana program and the 2015 passage of a bill decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis. House Bill 150 would let individuals age 21 and older buy up to 1 ounce of marijuana from licensed retail stores. The legislation would establish a 15% tax, though retailers would otherwise be able to set their own prices.
- That’s not legalization. That’s opening a business for the state to profit off of. Call it what it is: a moneymaking scheme. — Erin Chronister
- Delaware can’t even open a school! Open the schools, then we can talk about getting high! — Joy Offield Oakes
- As a teacher, I am very worried about the secondhand smoke that those who are in the house or in the car will inhale, especially children. I am also concerned about students coming to school with their clothes, book bags and coats covered with the smell. — Cindy Christiansen
- If you would read the article, it says that it will still be illegal to use it in public or a vehicle. As for someone’s own personal residence, that’s each person’s individual choice, and it is not anyone’s business! — Brandy Shelton-Poore
- Should be if there are children around. — Deborah Barnes
- Well, I hope you don’t enjoy alcoholic beverages because one could apply that same standard. I’m so sick of this double standard! — Brandy Shelton-Poore
- Do you know how much will be made each year from the tax alone? Delaware would never be hurting for money. — Betsy Schrack
- Against it myself. Bad idea. — Robert Burke
