Ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana in Tuesday's elections had mixed results, with Maryland and Missouri voting in favor of legalization, while proposals in Arkansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota failed.
allot measures to legalize recreational marijuana in Tuesday's elections had mixed results, with Maryland and Missouri voting in favor of legalization, while proposals in Arkansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota failed.
Maryland and Missouri will join 19 other states that have legalized the recreational use of the drug, a number that has grown in recent years, though the green wave that legalization proponents hoped for did not materialize."We're slowing down the green rush. Tonight's overall results put kids before a greedy, addiction-for-profit industry,” said Dr. Kevin Sabet, president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action, an organization that opposes marijuana legalization.
Adults will be legally allowed to possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana. People found possessing between 1.5 ounces and 2.5 ounces of marijuana will be subject to civil fines, and any higher amounts will have criminal penalties. People who have past convictions for actions that would be legal under the new law will have them expunged, and those serving time will be eligible for resentencing.
It will also place a 6% state tax on retail sales of marijuana, which will cover administrative fees, and any extra will go toward veterans' healthcare, drug addiction treatment, and similar efforts. Local governments could also levy up to 3% in taxes on sales. Local jurisdictions can also opt-out of allowing retail sales through a vote of the people.Citizen-propelled Statutory Measure 2 failed to garner enough votes in North Dakota.
South Dakota rejected the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, which would have legalized the possession, distribution, and use of marijuana for people at least 21 years old.
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