State-by-State 2016 Marijuana Ballot Initiative Guide
Freedom Leaf’s guide to the statewide
marijuana initiatives—from California to Maine—
that will be voted on November 8.
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Arizona
Name: Arizona Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana Act
Ballot Number: Prop 205
Front Group: Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
Backer: Marijuana Policy Project
Key Provision: Home growing of up to 12 plants
Click here to read more about Prop 205
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Arkansas
Name: Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act
Ballot Number: Issue 7
Front Group & Backer: Arkansans for Compassionate Care
Key Provision: “Affordable dispensing” will give price breaks to low-income patients
Click here to read more about Issue 7
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California
Name: Adult Use of Marijuana Act
Ballot Number: Prop 64
Front Group: Californians to Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana While Protecting Children
Backer: Sean Parker, former president of Facebook
Key Provision: Prior convictions can be expunged
Click here to read more about Prop 64
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Florida
Name: Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Conditions Initiative
Ballot Number: Amendment 2
Front Group: United for Care
Backer: Trial lawyer John Morgan
Key Provision: Qualifying debilitating conditions
Click here to read more about Amendment 2
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Maine
Name: Marijuana Legalization Act
Ballot Number: Question 1
Front Group: Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Maine
Backer: Marijuana Policy Project
Key Provision: Allows for home growing of up to six plants
Click here to read more about Question 1
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Massachusetts
Name: The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act
Ballot Number: Question 4
Front Group: Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Massachusetts
Backer: Marijuana Policy Project
Key Provision: Allows for home growing of up to six plants
Click here to read more about Question 4
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Montana
Ballot Number: Initiative 182
Backer: Montana Cannabis Industry Association
Key Provision: Allows marijuana to be sold at dispensaries
Click here to read more about Initiative 182
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Nevada
Ballot Number: Question 2
Front Group: Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
Backer: Marijuana Policy Project
Key Provision: A patient or caregiver living 25 miles from the nearest dispensary can grow up to eight plants
Click here to read more about Question 2
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North Dakota
Name: North Dakota Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Ballot Number: Measure 5
Front Group: North Dakotans for Compassionate Care
Backer: Marijuana Policy Project
Key Provision: A patient or caregiver living 40 miles from the nearest dispensary can grow up to eight plants.
Click here to read more about Measure 5
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