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June 23, 2010 — Marijuana advocates in Washington are rushing to gather and verify 100,000 more signatures before the month’s end in order to place a measure to legalize marijuana on the ballot this fall.

Washington State Marijuana Legalization Effort Coming Down To The Wire

With a Herculean effort of volunteers, the best of intentions, no financial resources to draw upon, regionalism (i.e., citizens in western WA support cannabis law reform more than the eastern part of the state currently does) and terrible spring weather, well over 100,000 signatures have been gathered to place a ‘legalization’ ballot initiative before the voters this November.

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The serious challenge in the next 5-7 days: Gather and verify 100,000 more signatures before the looming deadline at month’s end.

Reformers in Washington State are seeking to join California with a legalization ballot this fall; medical cannabis-related ballot initiatives are happening in states such as Arizona, South Dakota and very possibly Oregon.

Read the full story at NORML.org.