RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA - Arkansas could become the 20th state to legalize recreational cannabis if a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 8th ballot in Arkansas -- known as ballot Issue 4 gets voter approval. If passed adults, 21 and older, will be able to legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana under the proposed amendment to the state's constitution. But during a news conference Monday Gov. Asa Hutchinson and representatives from Arkansas' trucking, agriculture and construction industries expressed their opposition to the state's proposed recreational marijuana amendment. When asked about comparing recreational marijuana to alcohol, Hutchinson had this to say.
“Let’s just simply reduce the number of harmful substances that could impair our workforce and to me it’s just as simple as that,” Hutchinson said.
Ballot Issue 4 would allow the state to issue licenses to up to 120 dispensaries to sell recreational cannabis to those 21 and older. Robert McLarty, a pro-legalization advocate and consultant, said in a statement that the concerns from the Governor and industry leaders is “An old Scare tactic that claims the sky will fall if the measure is passed. “ Recent data shows of 978 voters polled over 50% are in favor of recreational marijuana and 43% were opposed.
