Pubdate: Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Source: Oakland Press, The (MI)
Copyright: 2015 The Oakland Press
Contact:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2114

STATEWIDE MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION BALLOT INITIATIVE PLANNED IN 2016

A statewide marijuana legalization ballot initiative is planned for 
2016 that aims to allow residents to cultivate their own plants and 
allow other uses of the drug.

The Michigan Comprehensive Cannabis Law Reform Initiative Committee 
says Thursday it plans a petition drive.

The committee's chairman Jeffrey Hank says in a statement "the time 
is right" to create "a responsible tax and regulation system for 
adult use age 21 and over, and permits the farming of hemp for 
Michigan agriculture, food and industry."

Organizers say the effort could create jobs and boost revenue for 
schools and road repair. Under the proposal, people could cultivate 
12 plants each.

Voters in a number of Michigan communities approved less-ambitious 
decriminalization measures in recent years. Michigan bans marijuana 
use and possession unless it's medical marijuana.
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