2012 United States Virgin Islands hemp referendum

none January 2025 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? 6 November 2012 US Virgin Islands 4,559 3,374 20,710 49,886 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.American Virgin Islands, 6 November 2012: Use of Industrial Hemp Direct Democracy de Background On 21 August 2012 the Legislature of the Virgin Islands voted by 10–4 to pass a law on the use of industrial hemp (hemp with a low tetrahydrocannabinol content). Governor John de Jongh signed it into law on 11 September 2012. Results 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? 4559 3374 20710 49886 Direct Democracy The unusually high number of blank votes was caused by the question being on the same ballot paper as the simultaneous general elections. References United States Virgin Islands Category:Referendums in the United States Virgin Islands Hemp