Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Section: Briefs
Copyright: 2005 The Denver Post Corp
Contact:  http://www.denverpost.com/
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DENVER VOTERS COULD HAVE CHANCE TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

Denver voters this November may be asked whether to make the use of 
marijuana legal in some instances.

The Committee for Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER) said 
it has submitted the necessary 5,383 signatures from at least 5 percent of 
Denver city and county registered voters to get its proposal placed on the 
ballot.

SAFER said the Denver Election Commission has determined that it appears to 
have sufficient valid signatures. The petition now goes to the City Council 
for approval and placement on the ballot. The council may act on the matter 
as early as next week.

SAFER proposes that Denver legalize possession of 1 ounce or less of 
marijuana by anyone 21 or older.

But even if the ballot measure passes, the city attorney's office says a 
state law outlawing marijuana possession as a Class 2 petty offense, 
punishable by a fine of up to $100, still would apply in Denver.
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