In response to NC Family Policy Council question, "Should NC legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes?" Basson responded YES

A 'B' letter grade indicates that this candidate supports the legalization of medical cannabis and/or decriminalization and/or has cosponsored legislation to do so, but not to end prohibition of marijuana for adults.

Did not respond to NC NORML's 2020 Primary Questionnaire

Basson responded to NORML of Catawba County 9n 2018: "The war on drugs has been a failure. Prohibition does not work. It is time to decriminalize marijuana completely."