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Nebraska Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2012)
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The measure seeks to "to remove all laws regulating the private noncommercial use of cannabis, also known as marijuana." Additionally, the measure would repeal laws governing private growing, harvesting, transfer and consumption of marijuana. It also seeks to regulate and tax commercial use.[1]
The initiative was filed by Frank Shoemaker, a McCook attorney, on May 31, 2011 with the Nebraska Secretary of State.[1][2]
Support
A group called, Nebraska Cannabis Coalition, has reportedly taken charge of the petition drive in support of the proposed measure. To kick of the campaign, a public meeting is planned for July 2, 2011 at McFoster's Natural Kind Cafe in Omaha, Nebraska.[3]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Nebraska signature requirements
In order to qualify the proposed constitutional amendment, supporters are required to collect valid signatures from a minimum of 10 percent of registered voters. The deadline to submit signatures for the 2012 ballot in Nebraska is July 6, 2012.[4]
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Additional reading
- Lincoln Journal Star,"Pot proponent says state censored his personalized plates," November 17, 2011
- Omaha World-Herald,"Second drive for legal pot," August 12, 2011
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Omaha World-Herald,"Pot-legalization vote sought," June 2, 2011
- ↑ McCook Daily Gazette,"Attorney plans pot petition," June 24, 2011
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald,"Marijuana proposal petitions ready," June 25, 2011
- ↑ [Confirmed with Nebraska Secretary of State-Elections Division via phone on 1-26-2011]
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