2020 Arizona Proposition 207

2020 Arizona Proposition 207

Arizona Proposition 207 was a voter initiative to appear on the November 2020 ballot. Passing with some 60% of the vote, the proposition allowed the legalization and taxation of recreational cannabis for adult use. The proposition imposes a 16 percent excise tax on cannabis. Likely voters polled in July 2020 indicated 62% support for cannabis legalization.

About 2020 Arizona Proposition 207 in brief

Summary 2020 Arizona Proposition 207Arizona Proposition 207 was a voter initiative to appear on the November 2020 ballot. Passing with some 60% of the vote, the proposition allowed the legalization and taxation of recreational cannabis for adult use. Along with Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota, Arizona is one of four states that legalized recreational marijuana via ballot measures in 2020.

The initiative prohibits the sale of marijuana products that resemble a \”human, animal, insect, fruit, toy or cartoon\” and sets forth penalties for possession of marijuana by minors. The proposition imposes a 16 percent excise tax on cannabis. Likely voters polled in July 2020 indicated 62% support for cannabis legalization.