Before these referendums, the recreational use of cannabis was authorized in nineteen states. Two additional states, Maryland and Missouri, will join them according to partial results.
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During the mid-term elections in the United States on Tuesday, November 8, the voters of five states were called upon to decide on the legalization of cannabis. Four of these five states, except Maryland, voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
Before these referendums, the recreational use of cannabis was authorized in nineteen states. Two additional states will join them according to the partial results provided by nbcnews and politico .
In Maryland, cannabis use is legalized for adults
Maryland surveyed its population on Tuesday on the legalization of cannabis consumption for adults over the age of 21. After 70 % of the votes stripped, the proposal was adopted more than 65 %.
The Missouri legalizes cannabis and erases past sentences
In addition to the possible legalization of cannabis – of its purchase, possession, consumption, manufacturing and sale for personal use -, the Missouri provided in its proposal subject to the vote on Tuesday the erasure of convictions in connection with cannabis, With the exception of those pronounced for sale to minors or conduct under influence.
After counting of almost 90 % of the votes, the voters of the Missouri voted in favor of this proposal at more than 53 %.
the Arkansas refuses to legalize the recreational use of cannabis
In Arkansas, the referendum raised the question of legalizing the possession and use of cannabis, as well as to authorize its culture and sale by license shops.
After the counting of more than 90 % of the votes, the voters of the Arkansas refused the legalization of cannabis more than 56 %.
in the Dakota of the North and South, Production and Sale of cannabis remains prohibited
In Northern Dakota, voters have spoken on the legalization of production, manufacturing, sale and possession of cannabis by adults (from 21 years in the United States). They voted against this proposal at almost 55 %, after counting of 70 % of the votes on Wednesday.
The southern Dakota proposed the legalization of the use, possession and distribution of cannabis. Like its neighbor, the State refused the measure at almost 53 %, after 99 % of the votes were stripped.