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DOVER, Del. -- A bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Delaware has cleared its first legislative hurdle. The legislation, which was released Wednesday by a House committee and now goes to the full House for a vote, regulates and taxes marijuana in the same manner as alcohol.

Governor Carney has said he believes the state needs to focus on getting its 6-year-old medical marijuana program fully operational.

Governor Carney has said he believes the state needs to focus on getting its 6-year-old medical marijuana program fully operational.

Dozens rallied in Newark Sunday, calling for the legalization of cannabis on the eve of the 83rd anniversary of the end of alcohol prohibition.

Dozens rallied in Newark Sunday, calling for the legalization of cannabis on the eve of the 83rd anniversary of the end of alcohol prohibition.

A bill legalizing marijuana for Delaware adults is expected to be introduced in January when the General Assembly reconvenes, the Senate majority whip said.

A bill legalizing marijuana for Delaware adults is expected to be introduced in January when the General Assembly reconvenes, the Senate majority whip said.

Delaware's laws on marijuana have evolved over the years since the medical marijuana program was signed into law in 2011.

Delaware's laws on marijuana have evolved over the years since the medical marijuana program was signed into law in 2011.

Where does Delaware’s program stand one year after opening its first dispensary and five years since legalization?

Where does Delaware’s program stand one year after opening its first dispensary and five years since legalization?

Legislation approved letting first offenders escape conviction for misdemeanor marijuana offenses.

The Delaware General Assembly passed legislation allowing Delaware children who legally use medicinal marijuana oil for their illnesses to have access to their medicine on school property.

Being caught with a small amount of marijuana in Delaware will, in most circumstances, no longer come with threats of prison time, hefty fines or a criminal record.

A new law decriminalizing the possession and personal use of up to an ounce of marijuana goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday – exactly six months after Gov. Jack Markell signed the legislation.