In One Week, Oklahoma Voters to Decide Fate of Medical Marijuana
In just seven days, voters in Oklahoma will have the opportunity to decide in favor of providing much-needed medical marijuana access to patients.
State Question 788 will appear on the June 26 ballot. Under this plan, physicians not lawmakers will have the final say on making health care decisions involving the use of medical cannabis.
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In January, NORML wholeheartedlyendorsedthe passage of SQ 788. That is because this measure is one of the broadest, most patient-centric medical marijuana initiatives ever placed on a statewide ballot.
But passage of SQ 788 is not assured. In recent days, opponents have purchased nearly a half-million dollars in misleading television advertisements to persuade voters to reject SQ 788.
Voters like you must stand up to their fear-mongering and false claims. In truth, the passage of SQ 788 will provide needed relief to tens of thousands of Oklahomans in a manner similar to the laws of 30 other states.
UnderexistingOklahoma laws, the possession of any amount of cannabis is classified as a criminal offense punishable by up to a year in prison. Engaging in cannabis cultivation or sales may ...
