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Republicans planned to amend and attempt to pass the initiative in the state legislature. The amendment would involve an income tax cut offset by cannabis tax revenue, and regulation by the appointed board in charge of medical cannabis, not by the Department of Licensing and
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was funding opposition to the initiative, as they had in other states including
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The Act would eliminate the penalties for anyone who possesses, uses, purchases, transports, or processes 2.5 ounces or less of marijuana, or up to 15 grams (½ oz) of marijuana concentrate.
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623:"Michigan Legalization Measure Poised to Qualify for 2018 Ballot"
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519:References
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316:Opposition
237:initiative
233:Proposal 1
109:4,216,097
98:1,859,675
30:Proposal 1
787:March 13,
739:, Detroit
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470:EPIC-MRA
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896:Cannabis
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342:Date(s)
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44:Results
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