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Voters in Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas will decide on these marijuana-related ballot measures in 2024.

Statewide Marijuana Ballot Initiatives – Adult Use

Florida: Constitutional Amendment

In November, Florida voters will decide on a ballot measure legalizing the possession and retail sale of marijuana for adults.

Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.

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North Dakota: Ballot Initiative

In November, North Dakota voters will decide on a ballot measure legalizing the possession, personal cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults.

Permits adults 21 and older to engage in the personal possession of up to one ounce of flower, 4 grams of cannabis concentrates, and edible product(s) with up to 300 mg, and the personal cultivation of up to three plants per person and six plants per household. Establishes rules and regulations for commercial enterprises to either produce, sell, and test cannabis.

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South Dakota: Ballot Initiative

In November, South Dakota voters will decide on a ballot measure legalizing the possession and personal cultivation of marijuana by adults.

Permits adults 21 and older to engage in the personal possession of up to two ounces of flower and 16 grams of cannabis concentrates, and personal cultivation of up to six plants. Does not establish rules and regulations for commercial enterprises to either produce or sell cannabis.

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Texas: Bastrop Depenalization Measures

On Election Day, voters in the city of Bastrop will decide on a citizens-initiated measure to depenalize certain marijuana-related offenses.

Activists affiliated with Ground Game Texas submitted sufficient signatures from registered voters in support of effort. The proposed municipal ordinance ends arrests and citations for adults who possess misdemeanor amounts of cannabis within the city’s limits. The measure also prohibits police from issuing citations for charges related to the possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

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Texas: Lockhart Depenalization Measures

On Election Day, voters in the city of Lockhart will decide on a citizens-initiated measure to depenalize certain marijuana-related offenses.

Activists affiliated with Ground Game Texas submitted sufficient signatures from registered voters in support of effort. The proposed municipal ordinance ends arrests and citations for adults who possess misdemeanor amounts of cannabis within the city’s limits. The measure also prohibits police from issuing citations for charges related to the possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

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Texas: Dallas Depenalization Measures

On Election Day, voters in the city of Dallas will decide on a citizens-initiated measure to depenalize certain marijuana-related offenses.

Activists affiliated with Ground Game Texas submitted over 50,000 signatures from registered voters in support of the Dallas Freedom Act. The proposed municipal ordinance ends arrests and citations for adults who possess misdemeanor amounts of cannabis within the city’s limits. The measure also prohibits police from issuing citations for charges related to the possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

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Texas: Lubbock Depenalization Measures

On May 4, voters in the city of Lubbock rejected Prop A, a citizens-initiated measure to depenalize certain marijuana-related offenses.

In October, advocates submitted twice the total number of signatures required to compel city officials to vote on the Freedom Act Lubbock measure. The proposed municipal ordinance ends arrests and citations for adults who possess misdemeanor amounts of cannabis within the city’s limits. The measure also prohibits police from issuing citations for charges related to the possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

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