The proposal still must survive a challenge period, and organizers must get a sufficient number of signatures from supporters before it can reach the ballot. When the board approves an initiative, supporters still must gather petition signatures after a challenge period. ADThe initiative wouldn’t legalize psychedelics in the District in the way marijuana was legalized in 2014. ADAD“I don’t believe psychedelics are a magic bullet or cure-all,” he said. If it survives, advocates will have 180 days to gather about 25,000 signatures needed for placement on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Source: Washington Post February 05, 2020 16:43 UTC