• “As more states across the nation embrace the benefits of adult-use cannabis legalization, North Dakota stands at a pivotal moment. The evolving landscape of cannabis policy showcases a trend of economic growth, improved public health, and enhanced community resources in states that have already legalized it. North Dakota’s economy is poised for growth, and legalizing cannabis presents a unique opportunity to expand it further. As seen in other states, legalizing adult-use cannabis can fuel economic development by creating new jobs, stimulating tourism, and generating tax revenue. By embracing this growing industry, we can unlock new sources of income, foster entrepreneurship, and build a more resilient and prosperous economy for North Dakota.” - New Economic Frontier  
  

• “I’ve seen how medical marijuana can help North Dakotans battling things like cancer, anxiety, and chronic pain. This makes it easier for our neighbors to access cannabis for their medicinal needs but it also will benefit our state as a whole through its taxation. The positive economic impact alone is a key reason why all North Dakotans should vote yes. Legalizing cannabis paves the way for a more prosperous future for our state.” - Casey Neumann, New Economic Frontier, CEO Pure Dakota and Pure Dakota Health 
  

• "As an attorney, former police officer, and lifelong resident of North Dakota, I have seen how criminalizing cannabis drains resources from law enforcement and clogs our courts. This measure is a conservative and sensible approach to legalization that I am confident will benefit our state.” - Mark Friese, Criminal Defense Attorney

• “Cannabis legalization is coming, and it’s coming fast. We’ve got a choice here – let out-of-state interests call the shots, or take the lead ourselves. We’ve carefully crafted this initiative right here in North Dakota, making sure it fits what our community really needs. Let’s embrace this opportunity the North Dakota way, with common sense and local input guiding the way.” - Steve Bakken, Chair, New Economic Frontier 
  

• “The addiction industry is unwavering in its efforts to prey on North Dakotans, especially young people, with today’s high-potency marijuana and THC drugs. If passed, Measure 5 would unquestionably result in more youth using THC drugs, more drugged driving fatalities, more marijuana-related emergency room visits, and countless adverse physical and mental health effects. On multiple occasions over the past six years North Dakotans have soundly rejected marijuana commercialization. They will certainly do the same again this November.”  - Luke Niforatos, Executive Vice President, Smart Approaches to Marijuana 
  

• “Marijuana use is not without risk. Studies have shown that frequent use of marijuana is associated with the development of substance use disorders, impaired cognitive function, cancer, and mental health issues such as anxiety, psychosis, and depression. Marijuana legalization is also associated with more suicides, opioid use, and drug overdoses.” - Stephanie Dahl, President of the North Dakota Medical Association 
  

• “Legalized marijuana increases crime, increases DUIs, and increases illegal drug trafficking of harder drugs. In fact, with more users, illegal sales increase, not decrease.” - Kelly Leban, Burleigh County Sheriff 
  

• “The legalization of recreational marijuana poses a serious threat to the safety and health of our citizens, our children’s future, and our entire society. We encourage all voters to again reject this measure and vote NO on Measure 5 on November 5.” - Pat Finken, Chair, Brighter Future Alliance
  

Committees formed to SUPPORT the North Dakota Initiated Measure 5, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024):

NEW ECONOMIC FRONTIER

Selected Contributions TO: New Economic Frontier include:

• Pure Dakota Health of Bismarck
• Pure Dakota Health of Fargo
• Pure Dakota
• GR Holding OH-ND, LLC
  

Committees formed to OPPOSE the North Dakota Initiated Measure 5, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024):

NO COMMITTEE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED TO OPPOSE THIS INITATIVE AS OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2024.

Selected Contributions TO include:

• NA