News (Media Awareness Project) - US NV: Nev. Balot Issue |
Title: | US NV: Nev. Balot Issue |
Published On: | 2002-08-27 |
Source: | USA Today (US) |
Fetched On: | 2008-08-30 00:10:08 |
NEV. BALLOT ISSUE
Nevadans will vote in November on a far-reaching initiative on marijuana.
Key provisions:
* Possession of up to 3 ounces would be legal.
* Public use and driving under the influence would remain illegal.
* Adults 21 and older could buy it.
* People selling marijuana to those younger than 21 could face a prison
sentence.
* The state would license sellers and collect taxes from sales. The
Legislature would decide how sellers would obtain marijuana. Unlicensed
sellers could be prosecuted.
* Bringing marijuana in from out of state would be illegal.
* The state would set up a system for low-cost distribution of medicinal
marijuana.
Source: State of Nevada
Nevadans will vote in November on a far-reaching initiative on marijuana.
Key provisions:
* Possession of up to 3 ounces would be legal.
* Public use and driving under the influence would remain illegal.
* Adults 21 and older could buy it.
* People selling marijuana to those younger than 21 could face a prison
sentence.
* The state would license sellers and collect taxes from sales. The
Legislature would decide how sellers would obtain marijuana. Unlicensed
sellers could be prosecuted.
* Bringing marijuana in from out of state would be illegal.
* The state would set up a system for low-cost distribution of medicinal
marijuana.
Source: State of Nevada
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