Initiative to legalize marijuana heading for Arizona vote
Advocates for legalizing marijuana in Arizona say they will file more than 260,000 petition signatures Thursday with the secretary of state. That total is at least 100,000 more than is needed to qualify for a statewide vote in November.
The Arizona marijuana initiative -- officially known as the "Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act" -- would treat pot much the same way as alcohol.
Under the initiative:
- The sale of marijuana and related products like edibles would start March 1, 2018, to people 21 and older.
- Individuals could possess and use one ounce or less of marijuana and possess up to six marijuana plants.
- Marijuana buyers and business would pay new taxes and fees to state, county and local governments.
- A new state agency would oversee marijuana sales and businesses.
- Driving under the influence of marijuana would be illegal.
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