Measure to legalize recreational marijuana on November 5 ballot

(KNOX) – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has reviewed petitions submitted to initiate a statutory measure to legalize cannabis and related regulation.
More than 18,900 signatures were accepted, which qualifies the initiated measure for inclusion on the November 5 General Election ballot.
Measure number five would allow for the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and the possession and use of various forms of cannabis by individuals who are 21 years of age and older;
Direct a state entity to regulate and register adult use cannabis production business;
Provide penalties for violations;
Preserve certain employer rights regarding use of cannabis products by employees; and
Supersede local ordinances that otherwise would prohibit the purchase, sale, use, delivery, or growing of cannabis by or to individuals 21 years of age or older.