Fighting to Keep Recreational Marijuana out of Michigan Scott Greenlee, President (DATE) (VENUE)

Our Story September 2017: Started Planning November 2017: Formed and Formally Announced Independent Ballot Committee

The Game Plan Educate Voters about Marijuana Current Polls Flexibility – Fund Raising – Strategy Coordinating with Local and National partners Focus on Recreational not Medical Marijuana

Our Partners SAM Michigan Business and Community Leaders https://learnaboutsam.org Bi-Partisan Michigan Business and Community Leaders (ADD Endorsements/Partners)

Who’s Joining the Fight? Medical Professionals Substance Abuse and Prevention Law Enforcement Community Faith Based Groups Parent/Teacher Organizations Business Community: Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Dangers of Marijuana What are the Risks?

Health Risks Increased Risk for Lung Cancer and Heart Problems Increased Predisposition to Mental Health Issues Depression, Anxiety and, Bi-Polar Disorder Increased risk for Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) Decreasing long term memory and learning ability

Impaired Driving According to a Michigan State Police Report, between 2012-2016, 514 drivers tested positive for marijuana in car accidents. In 89 percent of these accidents, the results were fatal.

Gateway Drug

Increased Use By in Youth “Legal” States Colorado youth marijuana use is #1 in the nation Use is 55% than national average Source: “The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact” (2017) Source: http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/pressreleases/17drugpr.pdf

Increased Use Overall in “Legal States”

Potency Not Regulated

Illegal Under Federal Law Cole Memo (Other Talking Points)

Socioeconomic Challenges (Facts or Talking Points Here)

Encourages Black Market Sales

Challenges for the Business Community How will this Impact Michigan’s Economy?

Tax Revenue: False Promises Projected Numbers Gross vs. Net Past Lessons Michigan Lottery www.learnaboutsam.org See business section

Drug Testing Challenges Companies don’t want to hire impaired employees Driving and Machinery Use Marijuana Stays in Your System 30 Days Michigan Unemployment Challenges 4 percent

Other Business Challenges Increased Absenteeism Long term health risks Company attraction and relocation

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