LOS ANGELES- A recent poll commissioned by the Brighter Future Alliance and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies revealed that 57% of likely North Dakota voters are against the legalization of recreational cannabis for adults over the age of 21, with 43% in favor.
Initiative for Legalization
In April, North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe approved a cannabis legalization initiative proposed by the New Economic Frontier, a nonprofit political committee. This approval gave the committee until July 8 to collect 15,582 signatures from registered voters to place the measure on the November 2024 ballot. As of now, the group has gathered over 15,000 signatures.
The initiative seeks to legalize the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis, four grams of cannabis concentrates, and 1,500 milligrams of adult-use cannabinoid products for adults 21 and older, including 300 milligrams in edible form. It also proposes allowing the personal cultivation of up to three cannabis plants and the purchase of cannabis products from licensed stores.
Public Opinion and Prospects
Despite the poll’s findings, proponents of the initiative remain hopeful about their chances. They argue that a single poll conducted months before the election may not accurately reflect the outcome. The path to legalization may be challenging, but supporters continue their efforts to secure a place for the measure on the ballot and to persuade voters in favor of legalization.
