Pubdate: Tue, 08 Nov 2011
Source: Springfield News-Leader (MO)
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MISSOURI BALLOT MEASURES PROPOSED TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Advocates can begin collecting signatures 
for two proposed Missouri ballot measures that would legalize marijuana.

The secretary of state's office said Monday the initiative petitions 
have been approved for circulation to get them on the 2012 ballot.

One proposal would amend the Missouri Constitution to legalize 
cannabis for people 21 and older, allow doctors to recommend use of 
medicinal marijuana and release prison inmates convicted of nonviolent 
offenses related to cannabis. It would also allow the Legislature to 
enact a marijuana tax of up to $100 per pound.

The second proposal is similar but would enact a state law instead of 
amending the Missouri Constitution.
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