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Nevada Question 9, Decriminalization of Marijuana Initiative (2002)

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Nevada Question 9

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Election date

November 5, 2002

Topic
Marijuana laws
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Initiated constitutional amendment
Origin

Citizens



Nevada Question 9 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Nevada on November 5, 2002. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported legalizing the possession of up to three ounces of marijuana for adults 21 and older while regulating its sale, taxation, and distribution.

A "no" vote opposed legalizing the possession of up to three ounces of marijuana for adults 21 and older while regulating its sale, taxation, and distribution.


Election results

Nevada Question 9

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 196,371 39.13%

Defeated No

305,479 60.87%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Question 9 was as follows:

Shall the Nevada Constitution be amended to allow the use and possession of three ounces or less of marijuana by persons aged 21 years or older, to require the Legislature to provide or maintain penalties for using, distributing, selling, or possessing marijuana under certain circumstances, and to provide a system of regulation for the cultivation, taxation, sale, and distribution of marijuana?

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Nevada

An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends a state's constitution. Eighteen (18) states allow citizens to initiate constitutional amendments.

In Nevada, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 10% of the total number of votes cast in the preceding general election. A simple majority vote in two consecutive elections is required for voter approval.

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