Ron Strider
Well-Known Member
Gov. John Hickenlooper hasn't signed the bill yet, but there's already a citizens' effort to block it if he does.
The measure, HB1220, would limit to 16 the number of marijuana plants that can be grown on residential property, down from the current 99.
As is allowed by law, a citizens' effort led by Denver attorney Robert Corry has started the process to place the measure before voters next fall. If that effort actually qualifies for the ballot, the measure won't go into effect until after voters weigh in on it.
If it doesn't qualify for the ballot, it will become the law of the state on Jan. 1.
The bill was controversial among the marijuana crowd, particularly for caregivers who grow numerous plants for medial marijuana patients. Under it, they would have to grow plants in areas other than residential.
While the law allows citizens to challenge bills approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor, challenges are rare, in part, because there's little time to get the needed signatures to get such a measure onto the ballot.
Just like regular citizens' initiatives, it takes 5 percent of the total of votes cast in the last Secretary of State's race, which currently is 98,492.
Backers of the challenge only have about two months to get that many signatures.
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The measure, HB1220, would limit to 16 the number of marijuana plants that can be grown on residential property, down from the current 99.
As is allowed by law, a citizens' effort led by Denver attorney Robert Corry has started the process to place the measure before voters next fall. If that effort actually qualifies for the ballot, the measure won't go into effect until after voters weigh in on it.
If it doesn't qualify for the ballot, it will become the law of the state on Jan. 1.
The bill was controversial among the marijuana crowd, particularly for caregivers who grow numerous plants for medial marijuana patients. Under it, they would have to grow plants in areas other than residential.
While the law allows citizens to challenge bills approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor, challenges are rare, in part, because there's little time to get the needed signatures to get such a measure onto the ballot.
Just like regular citizens' initiatives, it takes 5 percent of the total of votes cast in the last Secretary of State's race, which currently is 98,492.
Backers of the challenge only have about two months to get that many signatures.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Pot plant law may see ballot challenge | GJSentinel.com
Author: Charles Ashby
Contact: Staff Directory
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: GJSentinel.com - Grand Junction breaking news, sports, opinion, entertainment and multimedia
