Andrew Cuomo’s (D-N.Y.) proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in New York was dropped from the state budget last month, discussions about the drug continue in Tompkins County. On Monday, the League of Women Voters of Tompkins County hosted a panel of local leaders to present the implications of legalizing marijuana and answer audience questions. He said that one of the most important factors in the legalization of recreational marijuana will be the accompanying regulations. “Should we go to legalization, regulations are very important. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten also raised similar concerns regarding the ability of law enforcement to use marijuana as probable cause to further investigate a suspect.

Source: Daily Sun April 30, 2019 05:59 UTC