Measure on the ballot in the 2018 North Dakota 2018 General Election in North Dakota.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote legalizes recreational use of marijuana for individuals over the age of 21, banning prosecution for nonviolent marijuana-related offenses, and expunging past drug convictions from the record for substances that are now legal.
A “no” vote opposes legalizing recreational use of marijuana and will not change prosecution for nonviolent marijuana-related offenses or require that prior drug convictions be expunged from the record.
According to U.S. News, recreational marijuana could cause problems in the workplace by lowering productivity, causing accidents, and increasing employer liability., in opposition to Measure 3 (Learn more)
According to the News&Observor, the Legislative Management Committee estimates that implementing the measure would cost the state $2 million each year over the next three years in administrative and educational costs., in opposition to Measure 3 (Learn more)
According to the Bismarck Tribune, expunging records for individuals with prior marijuana convictions would allow them to pursue higher education, get jobs, and reintegrate into society., in support of Measure 3 (Learn more)
According to the Bismark Tribune, Marijuana legalization would allow police to focus on investigating more serious and violent crimes., in support of Measure 3 (Learn more)
According to the Bismark Tribune, marijuana legalization could lead to other types of crime, such as driving under the influence., in opposition to Measure 3 (Learn more)
According to the Bismark Tribune, regalization could put more pressure on healthcare providers and drug treatment centers., in opposition to Measure 3 (Learn more)
According to Legalize ND, Marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol or tobacco, as it is not addictive, has never lead to an overdose death, and does not increase the chance of violence while intoxicated., in support of Measure 3 (Learn more)
According to Barry Amundson of the Grand Fork Hearld, the ban on prosecuting nonviolent marijuana-related offenses is overly broad and could be construed to prevent prosecution of driving under the influence of marijuana, bribery with payment made in marijuana, or other serious but nonviolent crimes., in opposition to Measure 3 (Learn more)
This measure would legalize marijuana for recreational use in North Dakota for individuals over the age of 21. It would ban prosecution of individuals over 21 for nonviolent marijuana-related offenses but prohibit selling or distributing marijuana to people under the age of 21. The measure would also require that drug convictions for substances that are now legal be expunged from the record and allow individuals to sue the state for failure to do so.
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