Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota will consider marijuana-related ballot measures this November deciding whether the drug will be allowed recreationally.
The five states have ballot initiatives that, if passed, will legalize marijuana for those ages 21 and older, joining a growing number of states that have made moves toward legalizing the drug in recent years.Thirty-seven states have laws on the books already regulating marijuana for medical use, according to NORML. Marijuana is legal for recreational use in 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam. Additionally, 27 states have partially or fully decriminalized some marijuana possession offenses.
Under the measure, though, growing marijuana in one's home would not be authorized. It would also make changes to the state's medical marijuana program that voters approved of in 2016, removing some residency requirements to qualify. Localities would be able to prohibit retail sales of marijuana in their area through election.
If the measure is passed, 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 would be subject to civil fines, and any higher amounts would have criminal penalties. People who have past convictions that would be legal under the new law would have them expunged, and those serving time would be eligible for resentencing.
Additionally, if approved, the amendment would strengthen the state's existing medical marijuana program by allowing ID cards to remain valid for three years rather than one.South Dakota voters will decide on the Marijuana Legalization Initiative that would legalize the possession, distribution, and use of marijuana for people at least 21 years old. People would be allowed to possess or distribute up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
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