Post by Logan on Jun 15, 2016 20:45:26 GMT -6
In Arizona, 1 marijuana legalization group tries to torpedo another
PHOENIX — Unable to qualify for the ballot this year, organizers of one of the initiatives to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Arizona are now trying to defeat the remaining measure.
Arizonans for Mindful Regulation has quietly shelved its plans to put its proposal on the November ballot. Organizer Jason Medar said the group has only about 120,000 signatures, far short of the 150,642 it would need by July 7.
The organization, however, is not going away. Its website says it is regrouping for 2018. Medar said with volunteers already in place and more time he is convinced it can qualify for that year’s ballot.
But it’s what will happen next that is most significant: Medar and his allies are forming a political committee to try to persuade voters to reject the other initiative.
Read more: tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/in-arizona-marijuana-legalization-group-tries-to-torpedo-another/article_e6bb99ff-a22a-5955-acc4-92c31b7ce085.html
The argument is whether 2.5 ounces or 8 ounces is the appropriate level at which possession becomes a felony. Considering that marijuana is frequently sold in quarter-pound units (4 ounces) it seems like the upper limit is more appropriate and eight ounces would last anywhere from 3-4 months for heavier users.
PHOENIX — Unable to qualify for the ballot this year, organizers of one of the initiatives to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Arizona are now trying to defeat the remaining measure.
Arizonans for Mindful Regulation has quietly shelved its plans to put its proposal on the November ballot. Organizer Jason Medar said the group has only about 120,000 signatures, far short of the 150,642 it would need by July 7.
The organization, however, is not going away. Its website says it is regrouping for 2018. Medar said with volunteers already in place and more time he is convinced it can qualify for that year’s ballot.
But it’s what will happen next that is most significant: Medar and his allies are forming a political committee to try to persuade voters to reject the other initiative.
Read more: tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/in-arizona-marijuana-legalization-group-tries-to-torpedo-another/article_e6bb99ff-a22a-5955-acc4-92c31b7ce085.html
The argument is whether 2.5 ounces or 8 ounces is the appropriate level at which possession becomes a felony. Considering that marijuana is frequently sold in quarter-pound units (4 ounces) it seems like the upper limit is more appropriate and eight ounces would last anywhere from 3-4 months for heavier users.