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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MARIJUANA -- NON-BINDING REFERENDUM

     

     Introduced By: Representative Scott Slater

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2018

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the state of Rhode

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Island at the next general election to be held on November 6, 2018 for their approval or rejection

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the following non-binding referendum question:

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     "Do you support the legalization of possession and use of marijuana by persons who are

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at least 21 years of age, subject to regulation and taxation that is similar to the regulation and

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taxation of tobacco and alcohol?"

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     The votes on the question shall be recorded as "Yes" or "No."

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MARIJUANA -- NON-BINDING REFERENDUM

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     This act would submit to the electors of the state a non-binding referendum question

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concerning the use and possession of marijuana by persons who are at least twenty one (21) years

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of age.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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