As of July 2020, the highly-supported ballot initiative to legalize the recreational use of marijuana known as the Smart and Safe Arizona Act has been approved by the Secretary of State to be listed on the general election ballot this coming November. Simply put, citizens of Arizona will be able to vote for their right to responsibly partake in recreational marijuana.

The initiative became a part of the primary ballot after a petition created by the Smart and Safe Arizona Act reached 100% of the minimum signature requirement, receiving approximately 255,080 valid signatures. The initiative is set to be listed as Proposition 207, and includes many details ensuring that the use of marijuana is safe. Some of these details include limitations on home cultivation of marijuana plants, age limitations on the consumption of marijuana, and regulations regarding the obtainment of a recreational marijuana license.

One of the details expressed is regarding those already convicted on marijuana-related charges in Arizona. The initiative would allow anyone convicted of certain marijuana-related crimes to petition for the expungement of their criminal record. As of July 12, 2021, those convicted previously of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana, six or fewer plants, or any paraphernalia would be allowed to petition to have that record expunged. This expungement opportunity adds a factor to Proposition 207 that makes it helpful and possibly even life-changing not only for those who wish to use marijuana recreationally, but also to those who have experienced great hardships and setbacks due to their criminal record from marijuana-related charges. If you experience setbacks or hardships in life due to your criminal record, visit us at EasyExpunctions.com to see if we can help you get your life back on track.