Initiative 182 was a 2016
ballot initiative
In political science, an initiative (also known as a popular initiative or citizens' initiative) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain number of registered voters can force a government to choose either to enact a law or hold a pu ...
that amended Montana law to legalize
marijuana for medical use in the state. The initiative passed via
public referendum
A referendum (plural: referendums or less commonly referenda) is a direct vote by the electorate on a proposal, law, or political issue. This is in contrast to an issue being voted on by a representative. This may result in the adoption of a ...
on November 8, 2016 with 58% of voters supporting and 42% opposing.
The text of the ballot measure states:
Results
See also
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Cannabis in Montana
In the US state of Montana, cannabis has been legal for both medical and recreational use since January 1, 2021, when Initiative 190 went into effect. Prior to the November 2020 initiative, marijuana was illegal for recreational use starting in ...
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References
Initiatives in the United States
2016 cannabis law reform
Initiative 182
Montana Initiative 182
Montana ballot measures
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