Katelyn Baker
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Little Rock, Ark. - The group behind a medical marijuana proposal disqualified from Arkansas' ballot is urging its supporters to back both legalization measures next month.
Arkansans for Compassionate Care said Thursday it'll fight the decision by the state Supreme Court to disqualify Issue 7 after justices said the group didn't comply with reporting and registration requirements for paid canvassers. It was unclear how the group would fight the move since the decision took effect immediately.
The group urged supporters to back both its proposal and Issue 6, the competing measure that remains on the ballot. The group says voting for both will ensure there are legal protections for patients who use medical cannabis.
Arkansas' top court cited problems with signatures gathered by canvassers in its ruling that disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the November ballot.
Supreme Court justices on Thursday tossed out more than 12,000 signatures that were approved by election officials for the proposal, saying supporters didn't comply with laws regarding registration and reporting of paid canvassers. The decision left the group nearly 2,500 signatures shy of what was needed to qualify for the ballot.
Arkansas voters will still be able to consider a competing plan legalizing the drug for medicinal uses.
Two justices disagreed with the opinion, noting that a retired judge assigned by the court to review the petitions had said more than enough valid signatures were submitted.
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Full Article: Pro-Medical Marijuana Group Says It Will Appeal Ruling Against Issue 7
Author: Staff
Contact: (479) 783-4040
Photo Credit: Reuters
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Arkansans for Compassionate Care said Thursday it'll fight the decision by the state Supreme Court to disqualify Issue 7 after justices said the group didn't comply with reporting and registration requirements for paid canvassers. It was unclear how the group would fight the move since the decision took effect immediately.
The group urged supporters to back both its proposal and Issue 6, the competing measure that remains on the ballot. The group says voting for both will ensure there are legal protections for patients who use medical cannabis.
Arkansas' top court cited problems with signatures gathered by canvassers in its ruling that disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the November ballot.
Supreme Court justices on Thursday tossed out more than 12,000 signatures that were approved by election officials for the proposal, saying supporters didn't comply with laws regarding registration and reporting of paid canvassers. The decision left the group nearly 2,500 signatures shy of what was needed to qualify for the ballot.
Arkansas voters will still be able to consider a competing plan legalizing the drug for medicinal uses.
Two justices disagreed with the opinion, noting that a retired judge assigned by the court to review the petitions had said more than enough valid signatures were submitted.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Pro-Medical Marijuana Group Says It Will Appeal Ruling Against Issue 7
Author: Staff
Contact: (479) 783-4040
Photo Credit: Reuters
Website: 4029tv
