The Kentucky governor said he is considering the president’s call for the state to issue amnesty for certain marijuana offenses. Last week, President Joe Biden said he had pardoned thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law. Then he asked the governors to do the same. Andy Beshear, a supporter of the medical marijuana law, said he was not briefed before the president made that request, and is now looking at what they can do. On Thursday, he explained that there are differences between federal and state laws (read them by clicking the link) and said his administration would take time to analyze them before they do any more. any step. Court for more information on the number of Kentuckians who may be eligible for a state pardon for possession-only charges. New information is posted. “I know the vast majority of Kentuckians require medical marijuana legalization and I am committed to keeping the people of Kentuck updated as we review the information and plan to continue.” Governor’s website and pardon.
The Kentucky governor said he is considering the president’s call for the state to issue amnesty for certain marijuana offenses.
Last week, President Joe Biden said he was pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law. Then he asked the governors to do the same.
Governor Andy Beshear, who supports the medical marijuana law, said he was not briefed before the president made that request and is now looking at what they can do.
On Thursday, he explained that there is a difference between federal and state law (read them by clicking the link) and said his administration will take the time to analyze them before they take any further steps.
Beshear also said he has asked the Administrative Office of the Court for more information on the number of Kentuckians who may be eligible for a state pardon for possession-only charges.
“Let me be clear, I agree that no one should go to jail for possession of marijuana,” Beshear said in a press release. “I know the vast majority of Kentuckians require medical marijuana legalization and I am committed to keeping the people of Kentuck informed as we review the information and plan to proceed.”
Beshear encourages anyone with a misdemeanor of simple possession of marijuana to visit governor’s website and pardon application.
Beshear’s administration has been working since April to figure out what he can do under the law to legalize medical marijuana statewide, and has a task force to assess the interest. statewide.
