Editor's Note: NORML–the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws–outlines the votes happening across the country Tuesday, including the well-known votes in D.C., Oregon, Alaska and Florida, but also delves into what's happening in Maine, California, Massachusetts, Michigan and New Mexico, as well as Guam. Great resource for those who want to know more about the less-known votes on the ballots.
Washington, DC: Voters in three states and in numerous municipalities, including Washington, DC, will decide this Election Day on ballot measures seeking to significantly amend marijuana laws.
Voters in Alaska will decide on Ballot Measure 2, which seeks to legalize the adult possession of up to one ounce of cannabis as well as the cultivation of up to six-plants for personal consumption. The measure would also allow for the establishment of licensed, commercial cannabis production and retail sales of marijuana and marijuana-infused products to those over the age of 21. Commercial production and retail sales of cannabis would be subject to taxation, but no taxes would be imposed upon those who choose to engage in non-commercial activities (e.g., growing small quantities of marijuana for personal use and/or engaging in not-for-profit transfers of limited quantities of cannabis.) Public consumption of cannabis would be subject to a civil fine.
