Marijuana Legalization Backers Gathering In SF To Discuss Strategy
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Marijuana legalization proponents are gathering in San Francisco this weekend to hear about an unfolding campaign to have California join the four other states where it is now legal for adults to buy and use the drug recreationally.
The International Cannabis Business Conference taking place on Sunday and Monday is expected to draw about 1,000 investors, entrepreneurs and activists for an overview of the legalization landscape.
Advocacy groups are drafting a 2016 ballot initiative that could make California a global center of state-approved recreational weed.
Conference organizer Alex Rogers says the size of California's existing medical marijuana industry and the few restrictions on it means it will take some effort to persuade all the relevant players that complete legalization would be a step forward.
Backers have until late August to submit a proposed initiative to the secretary of state.
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