SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Five states, including California, will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana this coming November, according to The Cannibist.
Here’s a rundown of the states where voters could make recreational marijuana legal …
Proposition 205: After some legal opposition, Arizona’s measure to allow adults to carry up to an ounce, grow up to six plants and consume marijuana in nonpublic spaces is now on the ballot. The state would tax retail marijuana sales at 15%.
Proposition 64: If passed, California’s proposition would make marijuana legal for people 21 or older to use and, according to The Cannibist, could mark a pivotal step toward federal legislation.
After a round in the courts, “Question 1” made the Maine ballot and allows voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana for people 21 years of age or older. The initiative has prohibitions on places of consumption, including restricting use to private residences.
Legal battles occurred over “Question 4” on the Massachusetts ballot, which would allow adults 21 and older to possess an ounce of marijuana and create a 15-member advisory board to make recommendations on rules and regulations.
In Nevada, “Question 2” has been on the ballot for almost 18 months. It made the November 2016 ballot at the end of 2014 and would make marijuana legal for adults age 21 and older for recreational purposes.
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