Election Day It’s Tuesday and voters in four states get the chance to voice their opinion about the election future of marijuana legislation.
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota And Florida voters will see marijuana on their ballots. And in Massachusetts, where medical and recreational marijuana is already legal, voters will wonder if this is possible legalizing psychedelics.
Here’s what you need to know about marijuana laws and what each state is voting on this Election Day.
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Florida: Amendment 3
A motorist drives near the AYR Cannabis Dispensary in Panama City, Florida on October 24, 2024. The marijuana ballot measure Amendment 3 will be voted on on November 5.
When voting in Florida, Amendment 3 relates to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state.
Amendment 3 asks voters to consider a state constitutional amendment that would allow the possession, purchase and use of marijuana for non-medical purposes by adults 21 and older. The amendment would also allow medical marijuana treatment centers and other licensed state entities to acquire, cultivate, process, produce, sell and distribute marijuana products and accessories.
Under the amendment, adults 21 and older would be allowed to possess up to three ounces of marijuana and up to five ounces in the form of marijuana concentrate.
More information about Amendment 3: dos.elections.myflorida.com/initiatives/initdetail.asp?account=83475&seqnum=2
Nebraska: Initiative Measures 437 and 438
On the ballot in Nebraska, Initiative measures 437 and 438 relate to the legalization of medical marijuana. Medical and recreational marijuana are illegal in the state.
Initiative measure 437 asks voters to consider a statute that would legalize the use, possession and acquisition of up to five ounces of cannabis for medical purposes, with a written recommendation from a health care provider.
Initiative measure 438 asks voters to consider a statute that would legalize the possession, production, distribution, supply and dispensation of cannabis for medical purposes by registered private entities. The statute would also create the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate the industry.
More information about initiative measures 437 and 438: sos.nebraska.gov/elections/2024-general-sample-ballots
North Dakota: Measure 5 initiated
Marijuana grows in the flower room of Great Smoky Cannabis in Cherokee, North Carolina.
On the ballot in North Dakota, Initiative measure 5 relates to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state.
The initiated Measure 5 asks voters to consider a new chapter of legislation that would allow:
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Production, processing and sale of cannabis and possession and use of cannabis by adults aged 21 and over
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Direct a state entity to regulate and register businesses, pharmacies and their agents for the production of recreational cannabis
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Provide protection for adults aged 21 and over who use cannabis
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Provide penalties for violations of the chapter
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Preserve certain employer rights regarding employee use of cannabis
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Replaces local ordinances prohibiting the purchase, sale, use, delivery or cultivation of cannabis by adults 21 years of age and older
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Ensure that fees are payable for the administration of the chapter
More information about initiated measure 5: sos.nd.gov/elections/voter/ballot-measures/measures-ballot
South Dakota: Measure 29 initiated
On the ballot in South Dakota, Started Unit of measurement 29 relates to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state.
The initiated Measure 29 asks voters to consider legislation that would allow:
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Possession, cultivation, ingestion and distribution of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia by adults 21 years of age and older
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Restricts the possession and consumption of marijuana in areas such as schools or where tobacco is prohibited
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Gives employers the right to restrict an employee’s use of marijuana and property owners the right to regulate the use of marijuana on their premises
Under the legislation, adults 21 and older would be allowed to possess up to two ounces of marijuana in a form other than concentrate or other marijuana products. It would also allow ownership of up to six marijuana plants, with no more than 12 plants per household.
More information about initiated measure 29: sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/general-information/default.aspx
Massachusetts: Question 4
Psilocybin is a psychedelic substance found in magic mushrooms.
On the ballot in Massachusetts, Question 4 concerns the legalization of psychedelics. Medical and recreational marijuana are already legal in the state.
Question 4 asks voters for legislation that would allow:
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Possession, cultivation and use of “certain natural psychedelic substances in certain circumstances”
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Purchase of natural psychedelic substances from approved locations under the supervision of a licensed facilitator
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Regulation and taxation of psychedelic substances
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Establishment of a Commission for Natural Psychedelic Substances and an Advisory Council for Natural Psychedelic Substances
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Allow cities and municipalities to reasonably limit the time, place and manner of operation of licensed facilities that sell psychedelic substances (facilities cannot be banned)
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Restriction based on denial of medical care and public assistance, disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or adverse orders in child custody cases for adults 21 years of age and older who legally use psychedelic substances
Allowed ‘natural psychedelic substances’ include two substances found in mushrooms (psilocybin and psilocyn) and three found in plants (dimethyltryptamine, mescaline and ibogaine). Adults 21 years and older should possess a maximum of one gram of psilocybin, one gram of psilocyn, one gram of dimethyltryptamine, 18 grams of mescaline and 30 grams of ibogaine. Adults aged 21 and over would also be allowed to grow psychedelic substances at home in a space measuring 3 by 3 meters.
More information about question 4: sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/publications/information-for-voters-24/cover_2024.htm
So far, psychedelics are only legal in Oregon and Colorado.
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