LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Advocates of a medical marijuana bill that was rejected by Nebraska lawmakers have united behind an effort to place the issue on the November general election ballot, but group leaders say they might not be able to rally enough support before the July 1 deadline.
Bryan Boganowski of the Omaha chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws says a successful ballot measure this late in the process would cost about $800,000.
Shelley Gillen, president of of Nebraska Families 4 Medical Cannabis, says unless a private donor comes forward, the group will wait until the following year to submit a petition.
Medical marijuana has been opposed by Gov. Pete Ricketts, Attorney General Doug Peterson, the Department of Health and Human Services and law enforcement groups.
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