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Cannabis in America
Election Results: How Did States Vote on Recreational Marijuana?
While people anxiously awaited the results of the 2016 presidential election, Marijuana legalization--one of the nation's top categories of ballot measures--had a strong and decisive night. Four states joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia in legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 years and older. Find out how America voted below!
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Results: Passed
Question 2 legalized recreational marijuana of one ounce or less for those over 21.
Analysis: The measure was approved with 54 percent of the votes. Question 2 will go into effect on January 1 for Nevada users. It will also implement a 15 percent excise tax on sales, with revenue from the tax going to support schools and the regulation of the drug. According to KTVN, only businesses that have medical pot certificates will be permitted to apply for recreational licenses in the first 18 months.
For more information on marijuana legalization state by state, click here for “The State of Weed.”
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