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US: Majority of Maine voters want marijuana legalized

A majority of Maine voters supports legalizing recreational marijuana this November, according to a new poll by the University of New Hampshire survey center, commissioned by the Portland Press Herald.

The poll found 53 percent of respondents supported legalization, while 38 percent opposed it.



"We're excited about the polling, and it affirms what we've been hearing from people across the state," said Alysia Melnick, spokesperson for the Yes on 1 campaign.

Question 1 would allow adults 21 and older to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana. It would allow retail shops to be established in municipalities that allow it, and collect a projected $15 million in tax revenue annually.

"Mainers are ready for this," said Melnick.

Opponents of the measure are also getting ready to increase campaign efforts in the weeks leading up to the election.

The ballot question has mixed support among the medical marijuana community.

Read more at WCSH6.com
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