marijuana; unincorporated areas; reservations; prohibition
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries and marijuana testing facilities in unincorporated areas of Arizona that are completely surrounded by Native American reservations. It aims to restrict these businesses from locating in areas where they would be adjacent to tribal lands. The measure is being put to a voter referendum for approval.
Key provisions
- Prohibits nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration in unincorporated areas bordering reservations.
- Prohibits marijuana establishment licenses and marijuana testing facility licenses in unincorporated areas bordering reservations.
- Relates to amendments of Title 36, chapters 28.1 and 28.2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
- Establishes a process for submitting the measure to voters at the next general election.
Who is affected
- Medical marijuana patients
- Medical marijuana dispensaries
- Marijuana testing facilities
- Unincorporated areas of Arizona
- Native American tribes and reservations
Notable changes
- Creates a restriction on the location of marijuana businesses in proximity to reservations.
- Adds specific prohibitions regarding dispensary and testing facility locations within designated areas.
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