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The Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
proposed by Reps. Ellen Story (D-Amherst), Ruth Balser (D-Newton) Ann Gobi (D-Spencer)
The bill (H 1371) creates industry licensing, regulation and taxation standards, and establishes a Cannabis Control Authority comprised of seven members and with an initial appropriation of $2.5 million. It leaves in place penalties for driving under the influence of marijuana.