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Voters have decided on local marijuana substances ballot measures across the U.S. As a local ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding the local regulation of marijuana, including its sale, consumption, taxation, and prohibition. The topic is grouped within the local criminal justice and law enforcement policy area.

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The following is a list of local ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:
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2024

  1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Question 2D, Prohibit Retail Marijuana Establishments Measure (November 2024) Defeated
  2. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Question 300, Regulations on Recreational Marijuana Retail Sales Initiative (November 2024) Approved
  3. Dallas, Texas, Proposition R, Marijuana Decriminalization Charter Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  4. Duarte, California, Measure QQ, Marijuana Dispensaries and Tax Measure (November 2024) Approved
  5. Humboldt County, California, Measure A, Cannabis Measure (March 2024) Defeated
  6. Lubbock, Texas, Proposition A, Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative (May 2024) Defeated

2023

  1. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Law Enforcement on Abortion, Marijuana, and Police Actions Charter Amendment (May 2023) Defeated

2022

  1. Austin, Texas, Proposition A, Marijuana Decriminalization and Prohibit No-Knock Warrants Initiative (May 2022) Approved
  2. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Question 300, Allow for Retail Marijuana Establishments Initiative (November 2022) Defeated
  3. Cudahy, California, Measure BA, Commercial Marijuana Regulation and Tax Measure (November 2022) Approved
  4. Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022) Approved
  5. Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana-Related Conviction Expungements Advisory Measure (November 2022) Approved
  6. El Segundo, California, Measure W, Commercial Cannabis Regulation Measure (November 2022) Defeated
  7. Hermosa Beach, California, Measure M, Repeal Commercial Marijuana Ban Initiative (November 2022) Defeated
  8. Lassen County, California, Measure S, Regulation of Indoor Cannabis Sites Measure (November 2022) Defeated
  9. Lewis and Clark County, Montana, Medical Marijuana Excise Tax Measure (June 2022) Approved
  10. Lewis and Clark County, Montana, Recreational Marijuana Excise Tax Measure (June 2022) Approved
  11. Manhattan Beach, California, Measure MB, Repeal Commercial Marijuana Ban Initiative (November 2022) Defeated
  12. Manhattan Beach, California, Measure V, Readoption of Commercial Cannabis Prohibition Measure (November 2022) Approved
  13. Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022) Approved
  14. Pacific Grove, California, Measure M, Marijuana Sales Advisory Measure (November 2022) Approved
  15. Redondo Beach, California, Measure E, Repeal Ban on Commercial Marijuana Businesses Initiative (October 2022) Defeated
  16. South El Monte, California, Measure CM, Marijuana Regulation and Tax Measure (November 2022) Approved
  17. South El Monte, California, Measure X, Marijuana Regulation and Tax Initiative (November 2022) Defeated
  18. Susanville, California, Measure R, Cannabis Regulation Measure (November 2022) Defeated

2021

  1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 1, Call on State Legislature and Governor to Decriminalize Marijuana Amendment (November 2021) Approved

2020

  1. Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition 11, Marijuana Consumption at Retail Stores (April 2020) Defeated
  2. Artesia, California, Measure Q, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  3. Avalon, California, Measure E, Advisory Vote on Allowing Delivery of Recreational Marijuana (March 2020) Defeated
  4. Avalon, California, Measure F, Advisory Vote on Allowing Marijuana Dispensaries in City Limits (March 2020) Defeated
  5. Benicia, California, Measure D, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020) Approved
  6. Calabasas, California, Measure C, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  7. Commerce, California, Measure AE, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020) Defeated
  8. Commerce, California, Measure CO, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020) Defeated
  9. Commerce, California, Measure RD, Development Agreement Ordinance (November 2020) Defeated
  10. Commerce, California, Measure RS, Development Agreement Ordinance (November 2020) Defeated
  11. Commerce, California, Measure SB, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020) Defeated
  12. Commerce, California, Measure SC, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020) Defeated
  13. Encinitas, California, Measure H, Amendment of Marijuana Commercial Zoning (November 2020) Approved
  14. Fairfield, California, Measure C, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  15. Grass Valley, California, Measure N, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  16. Hawthorne, California, Measure CC, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  17. Jurupa Valley, California, Measure U, Marijuana Business Regulation Changes and Tax Increase (November 2020) Defeated
  18. La Habra, California, Measure W, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  19. Laguna Woods, California, Measure V, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020) Approved
  20. Madera, California, Measure R, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  21. Marina, California, Measure Z, Marijuana Business Regulation Ordinance (November 2020) Approved
  22. Marysville, California, Measure N, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  23. Mount Shasta, California, Measure L, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020) Defeated
  24. Ojai, California, Measure G, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  25. Pomona, California, Measure PM, Marijuana Business Zoning Ordinance (November 2020) Approved
  26. Pomona, California, Measure PO, Marijuana Business Regulation Ordinance (November 2020) Approved
  27. Porterville, California, Measure R, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  28. San Bruno, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  29. San Buenaventura, California, Measure I, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  30. San Fernando, California, Measure MJ, Marijuana Business Ban (March 2020) Approved
  31. Solana Beach, California, Measure S, Permit and Regulate Marijuana Businesses and Cultivation Initiative (November 2020) Defeated
  32. Sonoma, California, Measure X, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  33. Sonoma, California, Measure Y, Marijuana Cultivation Initiative (November 2020) Defeated
  34. Vacaville, California, Measure V, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  35. Ventura County, California, Measure O, Marijuana Permit Ordinance (November 2020) Approved
  36. Waterford, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020) Approved
  37. Weed, California, Measure B, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020) Approved
  38. Yountville, California, Measure T, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020) Defeated

2019

  1. Chicago, Illinois, Marijuana Tax Revenue Allocation Advisory Referendum (February 2019) Approved

2018

  1. Atascadero, California, Measure E-18, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  2. Aurora, Colorado, Measure 3H, Medical Marijuana Grows and Manufacturing (November 2018) Approved
  3. Bakersfield, California, Measure O, Medical Marijuana Business Authorization and Tax (November 2018) Defeated
  4. Blythe, California, Measure D, Commercial Marijuana Business Tax (June 2018) Approved
  5. Calexico, California, Measure K, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  6. Capitola, California, Measure I, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  7. Ceres, California, Measure W, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  8. Chula Vista, California, Measure Q, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  9. Colfax, California, Measure C, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  10. Compton, California, Measure C, City Council Ordinance on Marijuana Businesses (January 2018) Defeated
  11. Compton, California, Measure I, Voter Initiative on Marijuana Businesses (January 2018) Defeated
  12. Cook County, Illinois, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Question (March 2018) Approved
  13. Culver City, California, Measure A, Marijuana Business Tax (April 2018) Approved
  14. Daly City, California, Measure UU, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  15. Dane County, Wisconsin, Question II, Marijuana Legalization Referendum (November 2018) Approved
  16. Dayton, Ohio, Issue 6, Marijuana Possession Decriminalization Initiative (November 2018) Approved
  17. Del Norte County, California, Measure B, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  18. Dunsmuir, California, Measure T, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  19. El Dorado County, California, Measure N, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  20. El Dorado County, California, Measure P, Outdoor and Greenhouse Cultivation of Marijuana for Medicinal Use (November 2018) Approved
  21. El Dorado County, California, Measure Q, Outdoor and Greenhouse Cultivation of Marijuana for Recreational Use (November 2018) Approved
  22. El Dorado County, California, Measure R, Medicinal Marijuana Sales and Indoor Cultivation (November 2018) Approved
  23. El Dorado County California, Measure S, Recreational Marijuana Sales and Indoor Cultivation (November 2018) Approved
  24. Emeryville, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  25. Fillmore, California, Measure T, Commercial Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulations (November 2018) Defeated
  26. Fresno, California, Measure A, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  27. Goleta, California, Measure Z2018, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  28. Half Moon Bay, California, Measure AA, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  29. Half Moon Bay, California, Measure EE, Marijuana Cultivation Advisory Question (November 2018) Defeated
  30. Half Moon Bay, California, Measure GG, Marijuana Nursery Regulation (November 2018) Approved
  31. Half Moon Bay, California, Measure MM, Commercial Manufacturing of Marijuana Products Advisory Question (November 2018) Defeated
  32. Half Moon Bay, California, Measure SS, Retail Marijuana Sales Advisory Question (November 2018) Defeated
  33. Hemet, California, Measure Y, Marijuana Business Authorization and Tax Initiative (November 2018) Defeated
  34. Hemet, California, Measure Z, Marijuana Business Prohibition and Tax City Council Alternative (November 2018) Approved
  35. Imperial, California, Measure I, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  36. Jurupa Valley, California, Measure A, Legalization of Commercial Marijuana Businesses (June 2018) Defeated
  37. Jurupa Valley, California, Measure B, Continuing the Ban on Commercial Marijuana (June 2018) Approved
  38. Jurupa Valley, California, Measure L, Marijuana Legalization and Tax (November 2018) Approved
  39. Kern County, California, Measure J, Recreational Marijuana Ban and Medical Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Initiative (November 2018) Defeated
  40. Kern County, California, Measure K, Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Regulation, and Taxation Initiative (November 2018) Defeated
  41. La Mesa, California, Measure V, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  42. Lindsay, California, Measure G, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  43. Lompoc, California, Measure D2018, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  44. Malibu, California, Measure G, Marijuana Business Authorization and Tax (November 2018) Approved
  45. Mammoth Lakes, California, Measure C, Marijuana Tax and Regulations (June 2018) Approved
  46. Marina, California, Measure V, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  47. Maywood, California, Measure CT, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  48. Merced, California, Measure Y, Marijuana Business Tax (June 2018) Approved
  49. Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question I, Marijuana Legalization Referendum (November 2018) Approved
  50. Mono County, California, Measure D, Marijuana Business Tax (June 2018) Approved
  51. Morgan Hill, California, Measure I, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  52. Morro Bay, California, Measure D-18, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  53. Mount Shasta, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  54. Mountain View, California, Measure Q, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  55. Nevada City, California, Measure F, Marijuana Business Tax (June 2018) Approved
  56. Oakdale, California, Measure C, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  57. Oakland, California, Measure V, Marijuana Business Tax Amendments (November 2018) Approved
  58. Oxnard, California, Measure G, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  59. Pasadena, California, Measure CC, Repeal of Marijuana Business Ban (June 2018) Approved
  60. Pasadena, California, Measure DD, Marijuana Business Tax (June 2018) Approved
  61. Paso Robles, California, Measure I-18, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  62. Patterson, California, Measure Y, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  63. Placerville, California, Measure M, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  64. Plumas County, California, Measure B, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Defeated
  65. Pomona, California, Measure PC, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  66. Redding, California, Measure C, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  67. Redwood City, California, Measure DD, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  68. Riverbank, California, Measure B, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  69. San Carlos, California, Measure NN, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  70. San Francisco, California, Proposition D, Marijuana Business Tax Increase (November 2018) Approved
  71. San Joaquin County, California, Measure B, Marijuana Tax (November 2018) Defeated
  72. San Luis Obispo, California, Measure F-18, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  73. San Luis Obispo County, California, Measure B-18, Marijuana Business Tax (June 2018) Approved
  74. San Rafael, California, Measure G, Tax on Marijuana Businesses (June 2018) Approved
  75. Santa Ana, California, Measure Y, Recreational Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  76. Santa Barbara County, California, Measure T-2018, Marijuana Operations General Tax (June 2018) Approved
  77. Santa Clara, California, Measure M, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  78. Santa Cruz, California, Measure T, Repeal of Marijuana Law Enforcement Ordinance (June 2018) Approved
  79. Santa Paula, California, Measure N, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  80. Sierra County, California, Measure A, Resolution to Prohibit Commercial Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, and Dispensaries (June 2018) Approved
  81. Simi Valley, California, Measure Q, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  82. Simi Valley, California, Measure R, Marijuana Business Operations Advisory Question (November 2018) Defeated
  83. Simi Valley, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Location Advisory Question (November 2018) Defeated
  84. Solvang, California, Measure F2018, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  85. Sonora, California, Measure N, Marijuana Business License Tax (November 2018) Approved
  86. South San Francisco, California, Measure LL, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  87. Thousand Oaks, California, Measure P, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  88. Tuolumne County, California, Measure M, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  89. Union City, California, Measure DD, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2018) Approved
  90. Vista, California, Measure AA, City Council Marijuana Business Tax Measure (November 2018) Approved
  91. Vista, California, Measure BB, Medical Marijuana Delivery Retail Authorization (November 2018)` Defeated
  92. Vista, California, Measure Z, Retail Medical Marijuana Sales and Tax Initiative (November 2018) Approved
  93. Weed, California, Measure K, Marijuana Tax (June 2018) Approved
  94. Yucca Valley, California, Measure L, Marijuana Business Authorization Citizen Initiative (June 2018) Defeated

2017

  1. Athens, Ohio, Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative, Issue 6 (November 2017) Approved
  2. Detroit, Michigan, Medical Marihuana Zoning Ordinance, Proposal B (November 2017) Approved
  3. Detroit, Michigan, Medical Marijuana Facilities Ordinance, Proposal A (November 2017) Approved
  4. Kansas City, Missouri, Marijuana Possession Penalty Reduction, Question No. 5 (April 2017) Approved
  5. Los Angeles, California, Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Initiative, Measure N (March 2017) Defeated
  6. Los Angeles, California, Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Referred Ordinance, Measure M (March 2017) Approved
  7. Upland, California, Marijuana Prohibition Veto Referendum, Measure E (June 2017) Approved

2016

  1. Avalon, California, Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Sales, Measure X (November 2016) Defeated
  2. Butte County, California, Marijuana Exclusion from Right-to-Farm Ordinance Referendum, Measure G (June 2016) Approved
  3. Butte County, California, Medical Cannabis and Commerce, Measure L (November 2016) Defeated
  4. Butte County, California, Restrictions on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana Referendum, Measure H (June 2016) Approved
  5. Calaveras County, California, Marijuana Cultivation Regulation, Measure D (November 2016) Defeated
  6. Cloverdale, California, Marijuana Business Tax, Measure P (November 2016) Approved
  7. Coalinga, California, Authorize, Regulate, and Tax a Single Marijuana Dispensary, Measure G (November 2016) Approved
  8. Costa Mesa, California, Eight Medical Marijuana Businesses, Measure V (November 2016) Defeated
  9. Costa Mesa, California, Four Medical Marijuana Businesses, Measure W (November 2016) Defeated
  10. Costa Mesa, California, Medical Marijuana Development in Industrial Zones, Measure X (November 2016) Approved
  11. Denver, Colorado, Public Marijuana Use in Designated Areas, Initiated Ordinance 300 (November 2016) Approved
  12. Douglas County, Oregon, Medical Marijuana Processing and Sales, Measure 10-144 (November 2016) Defeated
  13. Douglas County, Oregon, Recreational Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, and Sales, Measure 10-143 (November 2016) Defeated
  14. Dunsmuir, California, Medical Marijuana Cultivation, Measure Y (November 2016) Defeated
  15. Humboldt County, California, Marijuana Cultivation Tax, Measure S (November 2016) Approved
  16. Inyo County, California, Commercial Medical Marijuana Advisory Question, Measure G (November 2016) Approved
  17. Inyo County, California, Commercial Recreational Marijuana Advisory Question, Measure H (November 2016) Approved
  18. La Mesa, California, Repeal Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Initiative, Measure U (November 2016) Approved
  19. Laguna Beach, California, Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Measure KK (November 2016) Defeated
  20. Lemon Grove, California, Repeal Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Measure V (November 2016) Approved
  21. Long Beach, California, Regulation of Medical Marijuana Businesses, Measure MM (November 2016) Approved
  22. Mendocino County, California, Medical Cannabis Regulation, Measure AF (November 2016) Defeated
  23. Nevada County, California, Voter-Approved Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation Ban, Measure W (June 2016) Defeated
  24. Perris, California, Medical Marijuana Authorization and Regulation, Measure K (November 2016) Approved
  25. Rio Dell, California, Commercial Cannabis Activity, Measure T (November 2016) Approved
  26. San Bernardino, California, Commercial Cannabis Regulation, Measure P (November 2016) Defeated
  27. San Bernardino, California, Marijuana Regulation, Measure O (November 2016) Approved
  28. San Bernardino, California, Medical Cannabis Restrictions and Limitations, Measure N (November 2016) Approved
  29. San Diego, California, Non-medical Marijuana Tax, Measure N (November 2016) Approved
  30. San Jose, California, Medical Marijuana Collectives Initiative, Measure C (June 2016) Defeated
  31. Santa Cruz County, California, Marijuana Tax Amendment, Measure E (November 2016) Approved
  32. Sierra County, California, Commercial Marijuana Advisory Question, Measure A (June 2016) Defeated
  33. Sierra County, California, Restrictions on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana, Measure B (November 2016) Defeated
  34. Siskiyou County, California, Medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance Referendum, Measure U (June 2016) Approved
  35. Stockton, California, Overturn Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Measure P (November 2016) Approved
  36. Upland, California, Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Ordinance, Measure U (November 2016) Defeated
  37. Yuba County, California, "Medical Marijuana Cultivation Act of 2015" Initiative, Measure A (June 2016) Defeated
  38. Yuba County, California, "Patients Access to Regulated Medical Cannabis Act of 2015" Initiative, Measure B (June 2016) Defeated
  39. Yuba County, California, Medical Cannabis Cultivation and Commerce, Measure E (November 2016) Defeated

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