Hamilton: SQ 820 sparks fiery debate perhaps not warranted
Approving State Question 820 won’t make things worse. To the contrary, it would free law enforcement to focus on far more serious crimes than simple marijuana possession.
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Approving State Question 820 won’t make things worse. To the contrary, it would free law enforcement to focus on far more serious crimes than simple marijuana possession.
Oklahoma voters will decide on March 7 if the state will join 22 others in legalizing the adult use of marijuana for recreation.
Oklahomans planning to cast ballots in the election to decide whether recreational marijuana should be legalized in the state may take part in early voting beginning Thursday.
March 7 could be an important date in state history: the day that Oklahoma voters approve State Question 820 legalizing recreational marijuana. Or will Oklahoma follow Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota in rejecting it?
A yes vote on SQ 820 on March 7 would allow Oklahomans 21 and older to legally purchase or possess up to an ounce of cannabis flower, 8 grams of concentrate and/or 8 grams of concentrate contained within infused products.