2016 Montana Initiative 182

Referendum on medical marijuana August 2022 September 2023 Initiative 182 Montana 2016 11 08 Expand Medical Marijuana. Montana 291,334 212,089 MT-08112016-ballot-182-counties.svg 300px County results Yes #7D9CBB 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #B6C8D9 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid No #8B8B54 70–80% 1px #AAAAAA solid #BCBC83 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #DEDEBD 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid Initiative 182 was a 2016 ballot initiative that amended Montana law to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. The initiative passed via public referendum on November 8, 2016, with 58% of voters supporting and 42% opposing.https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/08/politics/key-ballot-measures-2016-election/index.html Key ballot measures: More states vote to legalize marijuana CNN November 9, 2016 November 12, 2018 The text of the ballot measure states:https://sosmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/attachments/2016GeneralStatewideCanvass.pdf? 2016 Statewide General Election Canvass Montana Secretary of State November 10, 2016 November 12, 2018 I-182 renames the Montana Marijuana Act to the Montana Medical Marijuana Act and amends the Act. I-182 allows a single treating physician to certify medical marijuana for a patient diagnosed with chronic pain and includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a “debilitating medical condition” for which a physician may certify medical marijuana. Licensing requirements, fees and prohibitions are detailed for medical marijuana dispensaries and testing laboratories. I-182 repeals the limit of three patients for each licensed provider, and allows providers to hire employees to cultivate, dispense, and transport medical marijuana. I-182 repeals the requirement that physicians who provide certifications for 25 or more patients annually be referred to the board of medical examiners. I-182 removes the authority of law enforcement to conduct unannounced inspections of medical marijuana facilities, and requires annual inspections by the State. Results Initiative 182https://sosmt.gov/Portals/142/Elections/archives/2010s/2016/I-182.pdf?dt=1523475786175 BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR INITIATIVE NO. 182 (I-182) Montana Secretary of State November 10, 2016 November 12, 2018 291334 148263 63.30 439597 See also Cannabis in Montana Marijuana Policy Project Ballot initiatives References Category:2016 cannabis law reform Initiative 182 Montana Initiative 182 Category:Cannabis ballot measures in the United States Category:Initiatives in the United States Category:Montana ballot measures