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Article: Pro-pot group aims at state law in '06 Opposition ready to give legalization debate center stage.(News)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
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- December 28, 2005
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Byline: Alan Gathright, Rocky Mountain News
The same pro-pot group that persuaded Denver voters to approve a measure legalizing adult marijuana possession in the city is now firing up a statewide campaign to place an identical initiative on Colorado's fall 2006 ballot.
The group, Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation, plans to hold a news conference this morning outside the State Capitol announcing the launch of the effort. The statewide "Colorado Alcohol-Marijuana Equalization Initiative," seeks voter approval to make it legal for people 21 or older to possess 1 ounce or less of weed.
Even if the measure passes, it would remain illegal for ...