But he has said he might support recreational sales if approved by voters, leaving the fate of the market unclear.
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Peru passes legislation to legalize medical marijuana
It follows Chile and Columbia, which previously approved the use of medical pot.
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Wildfires complicate California’s rollout of legal sales
34 marijuna farms suffered damage in successive blazes, potentially raising prices for remaining harvests.
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New Zealand to hold marijuana vote
A new, more liberal prime minister takes office this week and brings with her an openness to legal cannabis.
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British Columbia firm to buy hemp product maker
Pivot Pharmaceuticals wants to buy a company that produces hemp-based seeds, oils and protein powder as Canada moves to broaden its pot regulations.
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Massachusetts selects pot czar
The state appoints its first executive director to oversee legal pot sales.
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Officials probe Chinese influence in illegal pot operations
Mysterious financing, labor supply suggests China is putting money into illicit cannabis market.
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Maine House and Senate pass bill to regulate pot sales, but it’s not veto-proof
Lawmakers say the rules for the marijuana market will help implement the will of Maine voters, but the governor, an opponent of marijuana, may not go along.
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Legislature reconvenes with pot law facing host of questions
One bill launches the regulatory market, setting specific tax rates, license tiers and rules, while the other postpones licensing until January 2019.
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Our View: Don’t waste legislators’ solid work on pot law
Lawmakers should not let the governor blow up what had been a thoughtful public process.