Английская Википедия:2012 United States Virgin Islands hemp referendum
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A referendum on the use of industrial hemp was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 6 November 2012, alongside general elections. The proposal was approved by 57% of voters.[1]
Background
On 21 August 2012 the Legislature of the Virgin Islands voted by 10–4 to pass a law on the use of industrial hemp (hemp with a low tetrahydrocannabinol content). Governor John de Jongh signed it into law on 11 September 2012.[1]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 4,559 | 57.47 |
Against | 3,374 | 42.53 |
Invalid/blank votes | 20,710 | – |
Total | 28,643 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 49,886 | 57.30 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
The unusually high number of blank votes was caused by the question being on the same ballot paper as the simultaneous general elections.[1]
References
Шаблон:US Virgin Islands elections
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 American Virgin Islands, 6 November 2012: Use of Industrial Hemp Direct Democracy Шаблон:In lang
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