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Pennsylvania State Rep Introduces Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana for Adults

The bill would expunge the records of people jailed on cannabis-related crimes.

Pa Statehouse
WPXI.com
September 25, 2018

PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania state representative has introduced legislation to legalize marijuana.

The bill, submitted by Rep. Jake Wheatley, would permit the recreational use of cannabis products for adults 21 or older.

The bill would also expunge the records of people jailed on pot-related crimes.

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