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Initiative 182 was a 2016 ballot initiative that amended Montana law to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. The initiative passed via public referendum on November 8, 2016 with 58% of voters supporting and 42% opposing.[1]
The text of the ballot measure states:[2]
I-182 renames the Montana Marijuana Act to the Montana Medical Marijuana Act and amends the Act. I-182 allows a single treating physician to certify medical marijuana for a patient diagnosed with chronic pain and includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a “debilitating medical condition” for which a physician may certify medical marijuana. Licensing requirements, fees and prohibitions are detailed for medical marijuana dispensaries and testing laboratories. I-182 repeals the limit of three patients for each licensed provider, and allows providers to hire employees to cultivate, dispense, and transport medical marijuana. I-182 repeals the requirement that physicians who provide certifications for 25 or more patients annually be referred to the board of medical examiners. I-182 removes the authority of law enforcement to conduct unannounced inspections of medical marijuana facilities, and requires annual inspections by the State.
Results[edit]
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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291,334 | 57.87 |
| No | 148,263 | 42.13 |
| Total votes | 212,089 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 439,597 | 63.30 |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Key ballot measures: More states vote to legalize marijuana". CNN. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "2016 Statewide General Election Canvass" (PDF). Montana Secretary of State. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR INITIATIVE NO. 182 (I-182)" (PDF). Montana Secretary of State. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.