Austin American-Statesman

Private pot use legalized in state

- Compiled from wire reports

Marijuana for recreation­al use became legal in Colorado on Monday, when the governor took the procedural step of declaring the voterappro­ved change part of the state constituti­on. Colorado became the second state after Washington to allow pot use without a doctor’s recommenda­tion. Both states prohibit public use of the drug, and commer- cial sales in Colorado and Washington won’t be permitted until after regulation­s are written next year. Adults over 21 in Colorado may now possess up to an ounce of marijuana, or six plants. leadership positions conflicts with giving guidelines and the company’s nondiscrim­ination policy. The foundation says it will reconsider giving money to the Boy Scouts if they change their policy on sexual orientatio­n. Merck CEO Kenneth C. Frazier was a Scout in his youth. Records show the foundation gave $30,000 to The Boy Scouts of America in 2011 and $10,000 to the Cradle of Liberty Council.

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