2012 ballot initiative in Washington, United States, concerning marijuana reform
Initiative 502
On Marijuana Reform
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
1,724,209
55.70%
No
1,371,235
44.30%
Total votes
3,095,444
100.00%
Registered voters/turnout
3,904,948
79.27%
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Congressional district results
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Yes
90–100%
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
No
90–100%
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
Other
Tie
No data
Source: [1]
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Initiative 502 results by county, with number of votes shown by size, yes in orange and no in blue.
Washington Initiative 502 (I-502) "on marijuana reform" was an initiative to the Washington State Legislature, which appeared on the November 2012 general ballot, passing by a margin of approximately 56 to 44 percent. Originally submitted to the Washington Secretary of State during the summer of 2011,[1] enough signatures were collected and submitted by December to meet the required 241,153 signatures, sending it to the legislature.[2]
When the legislature adjourned without action in April, Initiative 502 automatically advanced to the November 2012 general ballot.[3] It was approved by popular vote on November 6, and took effect over the course of a year, beginning with certification no later than December 6, 2012.[4] Along with a similar Colorado measure, Initiative 502 was credited for encouraging voter turnout of 81%, the highest in the nation.[5]
Initiative 502 defined and legalized small amounts of marijuana-related products for adults 21 and over, taxes them and designates the revenue for healthcare and substance-abuse prevention and education. As noted at RCW 69.50.101, cannabis is still classified as a schedule I controlled substance under federal law and subject to federal prosecution under the doctrine of dual sovereignty. Possession by anyone younger than 21, possession of larger amounts, and the growing of unlicensed or unregulated marijuana remains illegal under state law.[citation needed]
^Reed, Sam; Washington State Secretary of State (2011), Proposed Initiative to the Legislature – 2011, retrieved August 27, 2011
^Zylstra, Brian (December 29, 2011), Marijuana measure petitions roll in, retrieved December 29, 2011
^Kaminsky, Jonathan (February 9, 2012), "Initiative to legalize marijuana will go to voters", SeattlePI, retrieved February 21, 2012
^Martin, Jonathan (November 6, 2012). "Voters agree to legalize pot". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
^Reed, Sam (December 5, 2012). "Gregoire & Reed certify 2012 election, including marriage & marijuana laws". News Release. Washington State Secretary of State. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
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