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Marijuana legalization measures pass in 5 states

Posted on AllSides November 4th, 2020
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Five states will now legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use.

A majority of New Jersey and Arizona residents voted yes on ballot measures to make recreational marijuana legal. Voters in South Dakota approved marijuana for medical use.

Lawmakers in New Jersey will now have to draft and pass legislation for implementing the new policy. The Arizona Department of Health Services will be responsible for adopting that state's rules.

Mississippi voters approved an initiative to establish a medical marijuana program for patients with debilitating conditions.

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https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/marijuana-legalization-measures-pass-states/story

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