Arkansas Adult-Use Initiative Passes Final Hurdle for November Ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a 5-2 decision, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled the state must include an adult-use cannabis legalization initiative on the November ballot, overturning a recent decision by the Board of Election Commissioners. The initiative faced uncertainty when the board ruled against it in August, citing concerns the title was misleading regarding issues such as THC limits. The state Supreme Court noted the legal sufficiency of the measure’s title, stating “A ballot title does not need to include every possible consequence or impact of a proposed measure and it does not need to address or anticipate every possible legal issue. This court has long recognized the impossibility of preparing a ballot title that would suit everyone.” Ultimately, the court concluded “initiative power lies at the heart of our democratic institutions” and “the people will decide whether to approve the proposed amendment in November.” “We’re extremely grateful to the Supreme Court that they agr...