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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.
Background
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.
Results
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?
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 4,559 | 57.47 | |
| Against | 3,374 | 42.53 | |
| Total | 7,933 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 7,933 | 27.70 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 20,710 | 72.30 | |
| Total votes | 28,643 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,886 | 57.42 | |
| 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.
References
- ^ American Virgin Islands, 6 November 2012: Use of Industrial Hemp Direct Democracy (in German)
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