Pubdate: Tue, 19 Nov 2013
Source: Sentinel-Record, The (AR)
Copyright: 2013 The Sentinel-Record, Inc.
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1539
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ARKANSAS AG REJECTS PETITION TO DROP MARIJUANA LAWS

LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Arkansas' attorney general's office has rejected
language proposed for a petition that would ask voters to end the
state's anti-marijuana laws.

Marjorie LeClair hopes to place a marijuana-related ballot issue
before voters next November. Its language would repeal all laws
restricting the production, distribution and sale of cannabis or any
products derived from the cannabis plant.

The attorney general's office said Monday that it had rejected the
proposed language, saying it was ambiguous.

Similar measures suggested by LeClair previously also were found to be
ambiguous and were also rejected.

Language on two separate marijuana-related issues has been approved
so their supporters can collect signatures in an effort to put the
items on upcoming ballots. Those issues are tied to the use of
marijuana in medical settings.
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