Politician Info
A- Rob Yates (L - NC) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Candidate in race for State House District 99 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Position on Marijuana Legalization

Marijuana usage should be at the discretion of the individual who uses it. All people in jail for non-violent marijuana convictions should be released, and all convictions expunged. Police should not be able to initiate a search of person or property based solely on their assertion that they smell marijuana.

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

2024 Liberty Survey:

Do you support the decriminalization of cannabis and other measures that reduce penalties for non-violent, victimless crimes?
Strongly Support
Comments

A- Candidate/legislator publicly supports ending prohibition of marijuana for adults.

Candidate tagged self 8/12/24 with comment: "I am for the complete decriminalizatipn of marijuana. no taxing, no regulation, and no restrictions, except that I think driving high should probably be illegal, but I don't think the "I smell weed" should be sufficient reason to initiate a vehicle search."

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