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[guywhofishes]

Ha ha - how much weed are they going to grow??​

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Recreational Cannabis Bill Passes MN Senate Ag Committee​

By Minnesota News Network|February 7th, 2023
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee is the latest panel to approve a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in the state. Andrew Johnmeyer of Green Machine Farm in Goodhue County spoke in support of the measure:
“Through its explicit preference for small, craft and microbusiness producers. Through its limits on vertical integration and through its flexibility in marketing and processing for the smallest growers, this bill is our best chance to create a thriving cannabis market.”
Opponent David Benson-Staebler of SAVE warns that marijuana farming will have a negative impact on the state’s aquifers:
“Choosing drugs over food is dubious enough. But when you consider how finite and delicate balance of water in Minnesota, it’s a very serious concern.”
Senator Erin Murphy of St. Paul says the bill is undergoing some revisions as it makes its way through the committee process to the full Senate. Next stop is the Senate Environment, Climate and Legacy committee.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Ha ha - how much weed are they going to grow??​

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Recreational Cannabis Bill Passes MN Senate Ag Committee​

By Minnesota News Network|February 7th, 2023
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee is the latest panel to approve a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in the state. Andrew Johnmeyer of Green Machine Farm in Goodhue County spoke in support of the measure:
“Through its explicit preference for small, craft and microbusiness producers. Through its limits on vertical integration and through its flexibility in marketing and processing for the smallest growers, this bill is our best chance to create a thriving cannabis market.”
Opponent David Benson-Staebler of SAVE warns that marijuana farming will have a negative impact on the state’s aquifers:
“Choosing drugs over food is dubious enough. But when you consider how finite and delicate balance of water in Minnesota, it’s a very serious concern.”
Senator Erin Murphy of St. Paul says the bill is undergoing some revisions as it makes its way through the committee process to the full Senate. Next stop is the Senate Environment, Climate and Legacy committee.

“Choosing drugs over food is dubious enough. But when you consider how finite and delicate balance of water in Minnesota, it’s a very serious concern.”

Thats some funny shit... Land of how many lakes?

 

[guywhofishes]

What a freakin lunatic.

 

[Davy Crockett]

I think we are running out of excuses .

 

[riverview]

this guy is an idiot they choose fuel over food every day.

 

[Davy Crockett]

https://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2015/12/odd-congressional-candidacy-david-benson-staebler/

 

[svnmag]

People fail to realize, mj was legal for years in Alaska ,it wasn't talked about or known in the lower 48,most ppl had green rooms in their homes harvesting their own weed,high quaility weed,some ppl outdoor fields of lush greenage below glacial fields,rich fertile soil,best local weed we named after one famous glacier called "matanuska thunder fuck",up to 4oz was legal for personal consumption, no retail allowed...lol yeah right.

Not according to an incident on "Alaska State Troopers". I believe the girl was from the Hills and was shocked to be arrested for a myth. I might be wrong and not willing to fall on a sword for this post.

 

[Bed Wetter]

People fail to realize, mj was legal for years in Alaska ,it wasn't talked about or known in the lower 48,most ppl had green rooms in their homes harvesting their own weed,high quaility weed,some ppl outdoor fields of lush greenage below glacial fields,rich fertile soil,best local weed we named after one famous glacier called "matanuska thunder fuck",up to 4oz was legal for personal consumption, no retail allowed...lol yeah right.

The 24 hour sun must be CRAAAAZY for growing all kinds of garden plants.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

The plants up there in the summer look like they’re on steroids

 

[svnmag]

The plants up there in the summer look like they’re on steroids

They probably are after Trump injected the sun with radiation and hormones with his Space Force.

 

[snow]

The 24 hour sun must be CRAAAAZY for growing all kinds of garden plants.

Short growing season,75 days, hence grow rooms for many ppl I remember the world record head of cabbage was 75 lbs...not sure if the record still holds,to lazy to look it up,

 

[Lycanthrope]

BIG NEWS FOR GUN OWNERS who use weed and other controlled substances! (which definitely isnt me)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulates federal firearms prohibitions under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which makes it unlawful for any person who is an "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance" (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act) to possess, ship, transport, or receive firearms that have moved in interstate or foreign commerce. This stems from the Gun Control Act of 1968.The "old" rule refers to the 1997 ATF regulation (27 CFR § 478.11), which provided a broad interpretation allowing inferences of prohibited status based on single or isolated incidents within recent time frames. The "new" rule is an interim final rule published on January 22, 2026, in the Federal Register, effective immediately, which narrows the definition to require evidence of regular, ongoing use. This change aligns with federal court precedents emphasizing that the prohibition applies only to current, patterned behavior, not remote or sporadic use. Comments on the rule are accepted until June 30, 2026.

Aspect	Old Rule (1997)	New Rule (2026)
Definition of "Unlawful User"	A current user of a controlled substance in a manner other than as prescribed by a licensed physician. Use could be inferred from recent evidence or a pattern, but allowed broad application including single incidents. nraila.org +1	A person who regularly uses a controlled substance over an extended period of time continuing into the present, without a lawful prescription or in a manner substantially different from that prescribed by a licensed physician. Isolated or sporadic use does not qualify. federalregister.gov +2
Definition of "Addicted"	A person who uses a controlled substance and has lost the power of self-control with reference to its use. americas1stfreedom.org	A person who uses a controlled substance and demonstrates a pattern of compulsively using it, characterized by impaired control over use. mrcolionnoir.com +1
Temporal Scope	Unlawful use must have occurred recently enough to indicate active engagement, but not limited to the exact moment of firearm possession. Inferences could apply to events up to 5 years prior in some cases. nraila.org +1	Emphasizes "continuing into the present." Remote, infrequent, or ceased use does not prohibit. Use under medical supervision or prescription is excluded. nraila.org +2
Inferences and Examples	Included specific inferences for current use, such as: a conviction for use or possession within the past year; multiple arrests within the past 5 years (with the most recent within the past year); or a positive drug test within the past year. This led to denials based on single incidents. nraila.org +2	Removes all inference examples. Requires evidence of a "pattern of use" rather than single incidents. Aims to reduce erroneous National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) denials. federalregister.gov +2
Impact on NICS Denials	Resulted in broader denials; e.g., in FY 2025, 9,163 firearm transfers were denied under this category, often based on inferences. community.usconcealedcarry.com	Expected to narrow denials to cases with proven ongoing patterns, potentially reducing denials for isolated or past use. Aligns with court rulings requiring regular, contemporaneous use. nraila.org +2
Rationale for Change	N/A (original rule from 1997).	Responds to federal court decisions rejecting broad inferences; prepares for potential U.S. Supreme Court review in cases like U.S. v. Hemani. Reflects state-level marijuana liberalization while maintaining federal prohibitions on Schedule I substances. nraila.org +2

Additional Notes

• Controlled substances include federally scheduled drugs like marijuana (still Schedule I as of February 2026, despite ongoing rescheduling discussions). State-legal use does not override federal prohibitions.
• The new rule does not legalize firearm possession for current unlawful users but narrows who qualifies as prohibited, potentially allowing more people with past or occasional use to pass background checks.
• Enforcement will focus on evidence-based patterns for NICS determinations and prosecutions, reducing reliance on assumptions.

 

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