• Business Directory
    • Business Categories
    • Pricing
    • Submit Listing
  • Analysis
  • Cannabis Industry
  • Health & Care
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Quotes
Excessively

Cannabis Legalization, Made Excessively Simpler

Excessively
  • Business Directory
    • Business Categories
    • Pricing
    • Submit Listing
  • Analysis
  • Cannabis Industry
  • Health & Care
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Quotes
  • Analysis
  • Opinion

Which States Will Legalize Marijuana in 2018?

  • Posted on November 15, 2018December 20, 2018
  • Ben Neal
Total
1
Shares
1
0
0

There are currently nine states in the U.S. that have legalized recreational marijuana use, and 29 states that have some kind of medical marijuana program. The mid-term election is just two days away, and there’s a number of important cannabis laws on the ballot. Here’s a look at which states are putting pot up for a vote this year.

Recreational Laws

Washington and Colorado led the way in 2012. Alaska and Oregon followed two years later, along with Washington D.C. In 2016, five more states passed recreational laws – Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Nevada and California. In 2018, two more states are hoping to join the club:

Michigan

On the ballot in Michigan is Proposition 18-1, which would legalize marijuana for adults 21 and over – including edibles and concentrates. It allows cultivation of up to 12 plants for personal use, but limits the amount of pot you can possess to 10 ounces at home and 2.5 ounces in public.
The measure would impose a 10 percent tax to go towards infrastructure, education and research, and regulatory costs. It would also allow local municipalities to ban or restrict retail marijuana businesses in their jurisdiction.

North Dakota

North Dakota voters are considering Measure 3 this year, which would remove cannabis from it’s list of Schedule 1 substances (drugs with no medicinal use and high potential for abuse and addiction). If the measure passes, it would legalize possession and use of cannabis and cannabis products for all adults with no limit on how much a person can possess or cultivate at home.
It would also retroactively affect all people in North Dakota who have been convicted of non-violent marijuana offenses, automatically expunging their records and giving them a fresh start.

Medicinal Laws

More than half of all U.S. states have legalized medicinal marijuana in some form, though the specifics vary greatly from state to state. This year, two more states could pass their own medicinal laws, bringing the total to 31.

Utah

On the ballot in Utah is Proposition 2, which would legalize medical cannabis use for patients with a wide range of conditions – from HIV and cancer to epilepsy and PTSD. It also allows them to use oils, edibles and other products for therapeutic purposes, and in some cases cultivate up to 6 plants at home.

Missouri

My home state of Missouri has not one, but three medicinal marijuana measures on the ballot this year, each one sponsored by a different group.

Amendment 2 is sponsored by New Approach Missouri, and would allow doctors to prescribe pot to patients with one of ten specific conditions – including cancer, glaucoma, epilepsy and Parkinson’s. They would also be able to grow plants at home if properly licensed and registered. Amendment 2 would impose a 4 percent tax, the funds from which would benefit veteran’s organizations.

Amendment 3, a.k.a. “the Bradshaw Amendment,” is sponsored by attorney and physician Brad Bradshaw. It would not only legalize medicinal pot, but establish research institute headed by Bradshaw himself – and paid for by a staggering 15 percent sales tax (wtf?!).

Proposition C, a.k.a. “the Missourians For Patient Care Act,” is not a constitutional amendment, but a new state law backed by lobbyist Travis Brown and his PR firm Pelopidas. The law would legalize medicinal marijuana and impose a minimal 2 percent sales tax, just enough to cover state operating expenses.

In addition to these statewide ballot measures, there are a number of local measures up for vote in California, Ohio and Wisconsin. Stay tuned for updates after the election on November 6th!

Total
1
Shares
Share 1
Tweet 0
Share 0
Share 0
Ben Neal

Ben Neal is a senior editor at Excessively. When he’s not hunched over the keyboard, you’ll find him outside with his family; camping, bike riding or working in the garden.

1 comment
  1. Pingback: States That May Go Green In 2019 - Excessively

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

52 Likes
9K Followers
454 Followers
6 Subscribers
0
Cornerstone Content
  • Book History of Weed
  • Quotes Best Weed Quotes
  • Bank Cannabis Banking Resources
  • Top smokers Top Smokers Changed World
Featured Posts
  • 1
    Glossary of Marijuana Terms and Terminology
    • Posted on April 24, 2019
  • 2
    50 of the Best Weed Quotes and Sayings
    • Posted on December 17, 2018October 3, 2020
  • 3
    Massachusetts Opens Doors to Dispensaries on the East Coast
    • Posted on November 30, 2018December 30, 2018
  • 4
    Real Stories of Utilizing Medical Cannabis While Pregnant and Breastfeeding
    • Posted on November 18, 2018December 20, 2018
  • 5
    The Wild West: Canada’s Legalization of Marijuana
    • Posted on November 9, 2018December 20, 2018
about
We’re here to help spread the word about cannabis industry and provide you with up-to-date cannabis news from across the country and around the world.
Read More
Important Links
  • About Us
  • Meet The Team
  • Contact
Important Links
  • Become A Guest Contributor
  • Advertising and Sponsorship
  • Disclaimer

Business Categories

Getting Started

  • Cannabis Investors
  • Cannabis Business Lawyers
  • Consulting Firms
  • Banking & Payment Processing
  • Working Capital Loans
  • Real Estate
  • Accounting Services

Production

  • Grow Lights
  • Soil & Nutrients
  • Cultivation Equipment
  • Extraction Equipment
  • Distillation Equipment
  • Greenhouse & Light-Dep
  • Seed Banks

Marketing

  • Website Development
  • SEO & Social Media
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Publications
  • Public Relations
  • Photo + Video

Operations

  • Security & Transportation
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Testing & Compliance
  • Business Software
  • Packaging Solutions
  • Cannabis Business Insurance

Networking

  • Events & Conferences
  • Trade Associations
  • Political Organizations
  • Training & Education
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Social Networks & Job Boards

Patient Focus

  • Vaporizer Brands
  • Hemp & CBD Products
  • Online Headshops
  • Gear & Storage
  • Apparel & Lifestyle Brands
  • Medical Services & Resources

Input your search keywords and press Enter.