Marijuana business

The Milwaukee County Board voted 15-1 May 24 for a resolution to place an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters to take a position on the personal use, commercial regulation and taxation of marijuana.

Supervisor John F. Weishan Jr., the sponsored the resolution.

In a statement, he said, "I want to congratulate all the folks who have worked so hard to build a broad consensus in favor of changing our marijuana laws and made this referendum possible. From the medical marijuana advocates to small business owners, to those fighting on behalf of people languishing in prison for possession, I support all their causes. It's time for the politicians in Madison to do their job and follow the will of the people, for the health and well-being of our citizens and our economy."

The question voters will see on their general election ballots will read: "Do you favor allowing adults 21 years of age and older to engage in the personal use of marijuana, while also regulating commercial marijuana-related activities, and imposing a tax on the sale of marijuana?"

Several Democratic candidates for governor have expressed support for legalizing marijuana and at least one indicated he would pardon individuals incarcerated for non-violent marijuana convictions. 

In Wisconsin, second offense marijuana possession is a felony in Wisconsin.

In Milwaukee County, charges are disproportionately issued against African-American males.

The Congressional Research Service said replacing marijuana prohibition with a system of taxation and regulation could yield $6.8 billion in federal excise taxes.

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