A group of 27 North Dakotans have filed a petition to legalize adult-use cannabis in North Dakota.
New Economic Frontier, the committee behind the ballot measure, says it would allow adults 21 and older to possess small amounts of cannabis and purchase products from registered cannabis establishments in North Dakota.
To qualify for the November ballot, 15,582 signatures must be gathered from eligible North Dakota voters by July 8th.
New Economic Frontier says legalization would stimulate economic development and diversify income streams, contributing to long-term prosperity for North Dakota.
Former Bismarck Mayor and Burleigh County Commissioner Steve Bakken chairs the initiated measure’s sponsoring committee. He provided the following statement: “Cannabis legalization is coming, and it’s coming fast. We’ve got a choice here – let out-of-state interests call the shots, or take the lead ourselves. We’ve carefully crafted this initiative right here in North Dakota, making sure it fits what our community really needs. Let’s embrace this opportunity the North Dakota way, with common sense and local input guiding the way.”
According to New Economic Frontier the U. S. cannabis industry is projecting $38.4 billion dollars in revenue in 2024.
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