2012 United States Virgin Islands hemp referendum

A referendum on the use of industrial hemp was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 6 November 2012, alongside general elections. The proposal was approved by 57% of voters.[1]

2012 United States Virgin Islands hemp referendum
6 November 2012
Are you in favor of the Legislature enacting legislation that allows for the production, processing, manufacturing and distributing of industrial hemp in the Virgin Islands?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 4,559 57.47%
No 3,374 42.53%
Valid votes 7,933 27.70%
Invalid or blank votes 20,710 72.30%
Total votes 28,643 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 49,886 57.42%

Background

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On 21 August 2012 the Legislature of the Virgin Islands voted by 10–4 to pass a law on the use of industrial hemp (hemp with a low tetrahydrocannabinol content). Governor John de Jongh signed it into law on 11 September 2012.[1]

Results

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Are you in favor of the Legislature enacting legislation that allows for the production, processing, manufacturing and distributing of industrial hemp in the Virgin Islands?

ChoiceVotes%
For4,55957.47
Against3,37442.53
Total7,933100.00
Valid votes7,93327.70
Invalid/blank votes20,71072.30
Total votes28,643100.00
Registered voters/turnout49,88657.42
Source: Direct Democracy

The unusually high number of blank votes was caused by the question being on the same ballot paper as the simultaneous general elections.[1]

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