Marijuana Initiative Officially On Ballot In California
The initiative would allow adults ages 21 and older to possess, transport and use up to an ounce of cannabis for recreational purposes and would allow individuals to grow as many as six plants.
Los Angeles Times:
Initiative To Legalize Recreational Use Of Pot In California Qualifies For November Ballot
An initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in California officially took its place on the Nov. 8 ballot on Tuesday as its campaign took a commanding lead in fundraising to battle the measure’s opponents. The Secretary of State’s Office certified that a random sample showed sufficient signatures among the 600,000 turned in to qualify the measure. The initiative is backed by a coalition that includes former Facebook President Sean Parker and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom. (McGreevy, 6/28)
Orange County Register:
Effort To Legalize Marijuana Makes California Ballot; Here Are Some Questions Answered
It’s official: Come Nov. 8, Californians will be voting on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. An initiative that would allow adults to consume cannabis became eligible for the ballot Tuesday, after election officials verified it had received more than the required 365,880 valid signatures. If it’s approved by voters, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act will allow Californians 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana, up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis and up to six plants. (Edwards Staggs, 6/28)
Capital Public Radio:
Recreational Marijuana Measure Qualifies For November Ballot
California voters will decide this fall whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. The Secretary of State's office announced late Tuesday afternoon that counties have validated enough voter signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot -- setting the stage for a pivotal battle this fall. ... The measure becomes the 12th to become eligible for the November ballot. Six more are likely to qualify by Thursday's deadline. (Adler, 6/28)