Pubdate: Wed, 25 Dec 2013
Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
Copyright: 2013 The Commercial Appeal
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/95

AG REJECTS WORDING OF POT PROPOSAL

Atty. Gen. Dustin McDaniel has again rejected the wording of a 
proposed ballot measure that would legalize marijuana in Arkansas.

McDaniel said Monday that there were ambiguities in the wording of a 
proposed constitutional amendment submitted by Marjorie LeClair of 
Shirley. McDaniel must certify the proposed amendment before 
supporters can begin gathering the signatures needed to place it on 
next year's ballot.

The proposal calls for repealing all state laws related to the cannabis plant.

McDaniel's letter to LeClair says the proposal had unclear language 
regarding how marijuana would be taxed.

McDaniel's office has approved language on two separate marijuana 
related issues, allowing supporters to gather signatures in an effort 
to put the items on upcoming ballots. Both of those proposals are 
related to the medicinal use of marijuana.
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