2004: Marijuana Initiative Defeated

On November 2, 2004, Alaska voters defeated Measure 2 -- an initiative that would have taken marijuana off of the criminal market. Although the initiative failed, 44% of voters cast their ballots for Measure 2 -- the largest percent of statewide voters to ever vote to end marijuana prohibition.

If it had passed, Measure 2 would have: (1) removed the threat of arrest and jail for adults aged 21 and older who safely and responsibly use marijuana; (2) prompted the legislature to create a reasonable system of regulation for the manufacture, taxation, and sale of marijuana; and (3) maintained penalties for distributing marijuana to minors and driving while under the influence of marijuana.

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2004: Text of ballot initiative
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