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BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A group of 27 North Dakotans filed a 2024 ballot measure petition to legalize adult-use cannabis in North Dakota.
New Economic Frontier filed the initiative with the Secretary of State on April 16 and says the office is currently reviewing it. If approved, 15,582 signatures must be gathered from eligible North Dakota voters by July 8 to qualify for the November 2024 ballot.
“This was carefully crafted by locals like myself, including legal experts and business leaders, to reflect North Dakota’s conservative values and community needs. It’s expected to have a significant economic impact through job creation and increased tax revenue,” said Jade Scherr, CEO of HexaHive.
Mark Friese, a Fargo-based criminal defense attorney, shared the following statement: “As an attorney, former police officer, and lifelong resident of North Dakota, I have seen how criminalizing cannabis drains resources from law enforcement and clogs our courts. This measure is a conservative and sensible approach to legalization that I am confident will benefit our state.”
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New Economic Frontier believes the measure will have a positive impact on North Dakota, giving the economy a significant boost by creating jobs and generating revenue.
“I’ve seen how medical marijuana can help North Dakotans battling things like cancer, anxiety, and chronic pain. This makes it easier for our neighbors to access cannabis for their medicinal needs, but also will benefit our state as a whole through its taxation,” said Casey Neumann, CEO of Pure Dakota and Pure Dakota Health. “The positive economic impact alone is a key reason why all North Dakotans should vote yes. Legalizing cannabis paves the way for a more prosperous future for our state.”
The committee says their ballot measure proposal would allow adults 21 and older to possess small amounts of cannabis and purchase products from registered cannabis establishments in North Dakota.
The Secretary of State and Attorney General have five to seven business days to draft a petition title. This short and concise statement must fairly represent the measure and must be included on the petition circulated for the signatures of qualified electors. The petition title will be provided to the sponsoring committee no earlier than Tuesday, April 23, nor later than Thursday, April 25, 2024.
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