Washington – On the one hand, there is the government that has legalized marijuana in Washington, and, on the other hand, Republicans are stepping up to prevent people from possessing small amounts if it. Republicans are increasing their efforts to check people from possessing small amounts of marijuana that has now been legalized in Washington. They have also warned of upcoming probes and hearings concerning the matter. The issue has raised serious disagreement among the city’s new mayor and the congressional members. The results of the conflict could be detrimental to the citizens.
Democratic Mayor, Muriel Bowser, went ahead to implement the next supportive step in favor of the legalization of marijuana on Thursday. The decision was in accordance with a majority vote initiative, termed Initiative 71. Now, the city is the first in the eastern Mississippi region to allow its citizens to legally grow marijuana at homes. Last year, the government had taken the first step in this regards by decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana. This year, people have been permitted to grow six plants (three mature) at homes privately.
Nevertheless, the decision has not been accepted by the Republican members of the Congress. They have threatened the mayor of investigations on any legal employees who have supported the initiative. The House Oversight Committee’s chairman, Jason Chafftez, together with the Representative of the Republican of North Carolina, Mark Meadows have also issued a written warning. The letter warns the opposition group of moving towards their “own peril.”
Some Republican members said that they are planning to approach the Justice Department to prevent the legalization. They also believe that they have deterred the voter initiative with the help of a last-minute provision in a huge federal spending bill. However, the mayor is determined to move ahead with the implementation of the law, as it was favored by 7 out of the ten voters.