Montana Initiative 182

Initiative 182 was a 2016 ballot initiative that amended Montana law to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. The initiative passed via public referendum on November 8, 2016 with 58% of voters supporting and 42% opposing.[1]

Elections in Montana

The text of the ballot measure states:[2]

I-182 renames the Montana Marijuana Act to the Montana Medical Marijuana Act and amends the Act. I-182 allows a single treating physician to certify medical marijuana for a patient diagnosed with chronic pain and includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a “debilitating medical condition” for which a physician may certify medical marijuana. Licensing requirements, fees and prohibitions are detailed for medical marijuana dispensaries and testing laboratories. I-182 repeals the limit of three patients for each licensed provider, and allows providers to hire employees to cultivate, dispense, and transport medical marijuana. I-182 repeals the requirement that physicians who provide certifications for 25 or more patients annually be referred to the board of medical examiners. I-182 removes the authority of law enforcement to conduct unannounced inspections of medical marijuana facilities, and requires annual inspections by the State.

Results
Initiative 182[3]
Choice Votes %
Yes 291,334 57.87
No 148,263 42.13
Total votes 212,089 100.00
Registered voters and turnout 439,597 63.30

See also

References
  1. "Key ballot measures: More states vote to legalize marijuana". CNN. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  2. "2016 Statewide General Election Canvass" (PDF). Montana Secretary of State. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  3. "BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR INITIATIVE NO. 182 (I-182)" (PDF). Montana Secretary of State. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
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