Statewide Ballot Measure 1 - Initiative 65 and Alternative 65A - Medical Marijuana Amendment (Either/Neither)

Summary

Mississippi voters will be asked to vote "Either" or "Neither" on Initiative 65 and Alternative 65A, which are two measures regarding medical marijuana amendments. Voters will first need to decide if they support either measure, allowing the use of medical marijuana by qualified patients, or whether they support neither measure. Voters will then be asked to choose between Initiative 65 or Alternative 65A, regardless of their answer to the either/neither question. Voters who chose "Either" on the first question must choose between the two measures for their vote to be valid. Voters who chose "Neither" on the first question can choose between the two measures but do not have to for their vote to be valid. If there are more votes for "Either" than for "Neither," the version of the measure that receives the most votes will be enacted.

An "Either" vote on this question is a vote to support either Initiative 65 or Alternative 65A to pass, allowing the user of medical marijuana by qualified patients.

A "Neither" vote on this question is a vote against both Initiative 65 and Alternative 65A, indicating opposition to the use of medical marijuana by qualified patients.

Arguments

"Initiative 65 sets up a safe, regulated, self-funded medical marijuana program with strict oversight and accountablity as soon as voters approve it.", in support of Statewide Ballot Measure 1 - Initiative 65 and Alternative 65A (Learn more)

"It was immediately clear that this is an effort focused on generating profits for an industry that has no ties to the medical or health care community in Mississippi.", in opposition to Statewide Ballot Measure 1 - Initiative 65 and Alternative 65A (Learn more)