2012 United States Virgin Islands hemp referendum information
2012 United States Virgin Islands hemp referendum
6 November 2012
Are you in favor of the Legislature enacting legislation that allows for the production, processing, manufacturing and distributing of industrial hemp in the Virgin Islands?
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
4,559
57.47%
No
3,374
42.53%
Valid votes
7,933
27.70%
Invalid or blank votes
20,710
72.30%
Total votes
28,643
100.00%
Registered voters/turnout
49,886
57.42%
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Albert Bryan
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Myron D. Jackson
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A referendum on the use of industrial hemp was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 6 November 2012, alongside general elections. The proposal was approved by 57% of voters.[1]
^American Virgin Islands, 6 November 2012: Use of Industrial Hemp Direct Democracy (in German)
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