South Dakota Cannabis News Recap: Cannabis Legalization Initiative Officially Qualifies for the November 8, 2022 Ballot
On May 25th, the South Dakota Secretary of State informed South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws that its 2022 cannabis legalization initiated measure has officially qualified for the November 8, 2022 ballot.
The initiative required 16,961 valid signatures in order to qualify. The final tally from the Secretary of State, based on a sampling, was 25,023.
Matthew Schweich, SDBML Campaign Director, interviewed by Keloland on May 25th
WATCH:
Keloland: “South Dakotans will vote on recreational marijuana… Again”
KEVN: “Recreational marijuana initiative to be on fall 2022 ballot”
READ:
Argus Leader: “South Dakota marijuana legalization heads back to ballot in November 2022 election”
AP News: “Recreational pot validated for ballot in South Dakota”
South Dakota Standard: “Recreational weed qualifies for Nov. 8 ballot, but outcome of Amendment C on June 7 will be a factor”
The Hill: “South Dakota will vote on legalizing pot — with a twist”