Maine governor vetoes bill legalizing marijuana

[Eugene]

Source: The Hill

BY JULIA MANCHESTER - 11/04/17 06:57 PM EDT

Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) dealt a major blow to marijuana advocates in his state on Friday when he moved to veto legislation that would have regulated and taxed the sale of recreational marijuana.

"Until I clearly understand how the federal government intends to treat states that seek to legalize marijuana, I cannot in good conscience support any scheme in state law to implement expansion of legal marijuana in Maine," LePage wrote in a letter to Maine lawmakers.

"We need assurances that a change in policy or administration at the federal level will not nullify those investments," he continued.

Pro-legalization advocates were quick to blast LePage's move, which some viewed as undemocratic.

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[cannabis_flower]

1. Hope it comes back

to bite him in the butt. When is he up for reelection?

[Eugene]

3. LePage can't run for a 3rd term as Governor.

He says he's not running for Senate.

[RKP5637]

2. Yep, guess he's for "no" States' Rights. Can't stand up to and against stupid fed legislation.

[Angry Dragon]

6. I was thinking that also................

[TeamPooka]

4. Ask him about abortion and get a states rights argument til he passes out from talking

[eShirl]

5. It's legal, you just can't sell it, yet.

[Kleveland]

7. An earlier posting with a link to WaPo provides a bit of clarity on this.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/11703207

The relevant line:

"LePage said he sought guidance from Attorney General Jeff Sessions on the matter."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/11/03/maine-governor-vetoes-voter-approved-bill-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/?utm_term=.aab14d75ed4d

No question on the motivation there, eh?

Keebler poisoned cookies.

[C Moon]

8. He must have a connection with private prison system.

[LittleGirl]

9. BINGO! thread winner! eom

[crim son]

10. It is now legal to grow for personal use,

but not for sale except as medical marijuana. LePage regularly threatens to ignore the will of the people of Maine. He's an ass by nature.

[Roy Rolling]

11. "Scheme"

A law passed by the Maine legislature is not a "scheme". Subverting the will of the people to favor a small, powerful class is a scheme.

[Loyd]

12. Too bad, really

That guy could use some good shit!

[chelsea0011]

13. I guess "will of the people" only goes so far with these freedom fighters