AMES, Iowa (WOI) – An organization at Iowa State University wants recreational marijuana legalized in the state.
They put up a billboard in Des Moines featuring a website, where they’re seeking 10,000 signatures.
Under Iowa law, a first offense for possession for recreational use is punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Iowa law also allows for people who possess a medical card to use medical marijuana.
Josh Montgomery is a member of the group “NORML.”
“We want to expand Iowa’s medical marijuana program including access and recognized conditions for obtaining a medical card,” Montgomery said. “We also want recreational marijuana because there are so many good reasons: economic, racial justice, and the list goes on.”
The group has 1,000 Iowan signatures so far.
Their campaign for signatures ends September 12.
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