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Two Petitions Planned to Ease Missouri Marijuana Laws

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Activists are planning two initiative petitions, one for Columbia and one for the state, which would ease restrictions on marijuana and legalize the drug for medical use.

The statewide initiative would amend the Missouri Constitution to allow patients to use small amounts of marijuana for medicinal needs. The Columbia petition aims to legalize the growing of up to six marijuana plants.

The Columbia Daily Tribune reports supporters will begin collecting signatures in October in hopes of getting both issues on the November 2016 ballot.

Activist groups such as Show-Me Cannabis, Missouri NORML, Mid-Missouri NORML, MU NORML and the Missouri Civil Liberties Association will lead both initiative efforts.

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