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Alaska Measure 2, Marijuana Possession Criminalization Initiative (1990)

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Alaska Measure 2

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Election date

November 6, 1990

Topic
Criminal sentencing and Drug crime policy
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Indirect initiated state statute
Origin

Citizens



Alaska Measure 2 was on the ballot as an indirect initiated state statute in Alaska on November 6, 1990. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported classifying all marijuana possession as a criminal offense, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine.

A "no" vote opposed classifying all marijuana possession as a criminal offense, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine.


Election results

Alaska Measure 2

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

105,263 54.29%
No 88,644 45.71%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure 2 was as follows:

Under Alaska law it is currently legal for adults over 18 years old to possess under four ounces of marijuana in a home or other private place. The penalty for adults over 18 years old for possessing less than one ounce in public is a fine of up to $100. This initiative would change Alaska's laws by making all such possession of marijuana criminal, with possible penalties of up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $1000 fine.

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Alaska

An indirect initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. While a direct initiative is placed on the ballot once supporters file the required number of valid signatures, an indirect initiative is first presented to the state legislature. Legislators have a certain number of days, depending on the state, to adopt the initiative into law. Should legislators take no action or reject the initiative, a second round of signatures is required to put the initiative on the ballot for voters to decide.

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