2024-05-02 00:00:00
FARGO, ND (Valley News Live) – As the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency tries to get marijuana changed from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, advocates who want to get recreational marijuana on the November general election ballot say it’s a good step in the right direction.
“For decades, there have been millions of Americans who have been able to recognize the therapeutic potential of cannabis and all the other benefits to our economy, our legal system,” said Jake Mittelsteadt, a member of the Sponsoring Committee, New Economic Frontier. “It’s unfortunate that it has remained on par with heroin for as long as heroin, and that’s what our movement is trying to overcome.”
This is the third attempt advocates are seeking to legalize recreational use. Advocates say the language is clearer this time around. One major concern this time around is that state lawmakers certify the petition signatures for the measure to make it to the ballot.
“A big part of that is asking the right questions and making sure our training is adequate to get those signatures certified,” Mittelsteadt said. “It’s always a gamble and we expect and we will collect far more than the 15,000+ signatures that will be needed in the event that signatures are discarded.”
According to New Economic Frontier, adults 21 and older will be able to use marijuana at home without penalty, allowing possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana, 4 grams of concentrate, 300 mg in edibles and the ability to possess 3 plants per person more to grow. the age of 21 with a limit of 6 plants per household.
There are still hurdles the reclassification efforts must overcome before they gain approval. Schedule III drugs are still controlled substances and subject to rules and regulations, and people who deal in them without permission can still face federal criminal prosecution.
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