South Dakotans Will Vote On Legalizing Cannabis In November Election, Marking Third Attempt
Could the third time be a charm for cannabis legalization in South Dakota? It’s possible, as marijuana advocates in the state are not giving up, managing to once again collect enough signatures and place the initiative on the November ballot.
Secretary of State Monae Johnson‘s office officially validated a measure on Monday for the November general election ballot that will allow South Dakotans to decide on cannabis legalization for the third time, writes the Associated Press.
The validation news comes nearly four weeks after marijuana advocates submitted approximately 29,000 signatures. The state law requires 17,508 valid signatures.
“We firmly believe that South Dakotans deserve to make their own choices on how they live their lives, including the freedom to responsibly use cannabis,” stated Zebadiah Johnson, political director for the campaign to legalize recreational marijuana.
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