THE BILL THAT LEGALIZED RECREATIONAL POT IN NEW MEXICO ADVANCED OVER THE WEEKEND IN SANTA FE AFTER BEING ENDORSED BY A SENATE PANEL ON SATURDAY. THE MEASURE LETS PEOPLE POSSESS UP TO AN OUNCE OF THE DRUG FOR RECREATION. HOWEVER, THOSE USING THE MARIJUANA HAVE TO BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER.
THE MEASURE ALSO HAVE PROVISIONS THAT HELP IDENTIFY DRIVERS WHO ARE IMPAIRED BY MARIJUANA CONSUMPTION AND ALLOWS EMPLOYERS TO KEEP THEIR DRUG TESTING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEES AND COMPANY ZERO TOLERANCE POLICIES. THE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA BILL IS BACKED FUR MANY FOR BEING TIGHTLY REGULATED AGAINST CHILDREN BUYING THE DRUG.
