ND cannabis petition with signatures submitted

A group hoping to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has filed petitions today (Monday) to place the issue on the November ballot.

Supporters say they submitted petitions with 25,762 signatures to the North Dakota Secretary of State – or around 10,000 more than the required minimum.

The proposal would allow adults over 21 to possess limited amounts of “pot” and purchase products from registered establishments in the state.

New Approach Campaign Manager David Owen says the signature drive shows that from Williston to Grand Forks people across the state are ready for responsible cannabis policy.
The Secretary of State’s office has 35 days to review the petitions.
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In a prepared statement the group says the measure would put policies in place to regulate retails stores…cultivators…and other types of businesses. In addition the products must be tested for contaminants and tracked through a seed-to-sale inventory system.

A similar effort failed in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic hampered the group’s signature-gathering.