420 with CNW — Campaign Seeking Marijuana Recriminalization in Massachusetts Accused of Deceptive Tactics
A campaign pushing to reverse Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana industry is distancing itself from accusations that petition circulators are misleading voters into signing its initiative. Organizers behind the “Act to Restore Sensible Marijuana Policy” say they are not connected to individuals reportedly using deceptive language to obtain signatures. However, even if those reports are true, experts say such tactics are largely protected under free speech laws. If the measure makes it onto the 2026 ballot and wins majority support, it would end the state’s recreational marijuana industry while keeping medical marijuana legal. To qualify, organizers must gather at least 75,000 valid…
