An Oklahoma group aiming to get an adult-use marijuana market legalized through a statewide vote in November submitted more than 164,000 signatures to the secretary of state.
Facing an Aug. 1 deadline, the group submitted nearly 70,000 more votes than necessary to qualify for the ballot, the Associated Press reported.
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Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws officials said the extra signatures and early submission would make it more difficult for legalization opponents to disqualify the measure, known as State Question 820, according to the AP.
A second measure – State Question 819 – that would legalize cannabis through a constitutional amendment is expected to also make the November ballot.
Key business highlights of State Question 820 include:
A 15% excise tax on adult-use marijuana sales. Having the existing Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority regulate the recreational and medical markets. Local governments could not prohibit or limit the number
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