Pubdate: Fri, 06 May 2016
Source: Pawtucket Times (RI)
Copyright: 2016 The Pawtucket Times
Contact:  http://www.pawtuckettimes.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1286

MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION OPPONENTS SAY PUBLIC WAS MISLED ON BALLOT INITIATIVE

BOSTON (AP) - Supporters of a November ballot question to legalize 
recreational marijuana have misled voters about its ramifications and 
the measure should be blocked, opponents say in a lawsuit filed with 
Massachusetts' highest court.

The suit, filed with the Supreme Judicial Court, claims the ballot 
question would allow for the sale of genetically modified forms of 
marijuana with THC concentrations of 60 percent or higher, the 
Bellotti Law Group says. It also alleges voters have not been told 
that high concentrations of THC could be added to food or beverages, 
such as candy, cookies or soda. Bellotti filed the complaint this 
week on behalf of 59 voters.

Under the proposal, Massachusetts residents 21 or older could possess 
up to 1 ounce of marijuana for recreational use.
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