A special committee of the state Senate today released a list of recommendations for lawmakers to consider should Massachusetts voters later this year approve a referendum legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
The report does not take a position for or against legalization but it points out the challenges that Massachusetts would face if it becomes the fifth state to legalize recreational marijuana use. State Sen. James Welch of West Springfield, a member of the special committee, said the 118-page report shows the marijuana legalization question is more complex than a simple yes or no.
"I think it can be read either way. You could read it as being very negative against legalization of recreational marijuana. But, at the same time you could read it as ' it can be done.' We can learn from Colorado. We can learn from Washington state and do it much better," said Welch.
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