Marijuana Survey 2021 for Queen Anne's County

This instant electronic survey is sponsored by the Drug Free Coalition of Queen Anne’s County to better understand the community’s opinions about potential impact of recreational marijuana legalization in Queen Anne’s County. Throughout August and September of 2021, please feel free to distribute the link for this anonymous survey to county residents and workers ages 18 and over. The survey is set so more than one person may complete the survey on the same device. As of September 30, 2021, all completed (hard copy) surveys should be forwarded to Coalition members such as the Sheriff’s Office, the Health Department, or the County Commissioners’ Office. Thank you for your participation.

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* 1. Are you (check all that apply)?

a. male

b. female

c. gender neutral

d. person of color

e. under 20 years of age

f. age 20-35 years of age

g. 36-50 years of age

h. 51-65 years of age

i. 65 or older

j. parent/guardian of minor

k. moved to QAC (Queen Anne's County) since 2015

l. current QAC resident

m. Lifelong QAC resident

n. QAC visitor

o. Employed in QAC, but live elsewhere

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* 2. In your opinion, how likely is it that Queen Anne’s County voters will support the legalization of recreational marijuana within the next few years?

Not Likely

Very Likely

I do not know

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* 3. In your opinion, how likely is it that Maryland voters will support the legalization of recreational marijuana within the next few years?

Not Likely

Very Likely

I do not know

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* 4. If use of recreational marijuana is legalized in Maryland, do you believe it should be legally grown and distributed within Queen Anne’s County?

Yes

Yes, but not in my neighborhood

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* 5. In which of the following ways might legalization of recreational marijuana benefit Queen Anne’s County citizens? (check all that apply)

a. There are no benefits.

b. extra income for the county budget realized through fees and taxes for growers/dispensaries

c. business opportunity and jobs for local citizens

d. a safe source of entertainment and relaxation

e. alternative to using opioids or other more dangerous drugs

f. alternative to using alcohol

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 6. In which of the following ways might legalization of recreational marijuana be harmful to Queen Anne’s County citizens? (check all that apply)

a. None. Recreational marijuana is not harmful.

b. Use rates may go up among preteens and teens

c. Due to increased THC potency in today’s marijuana, brain development among marijuana users up to age 25 could be adversely affected. Note: THC is the principal psychoactive cannabis ingredient.

d. Marijuana use may lead to use of more harmful drugs.

e. The likelihood of being a victim in an impaired driving accident will increase in the county.

f. People who use marijuana long term may suffer from psychosis or other mental health issues.

g. Local costs to prevent and treat marijuana addiction and enforce marijuana laws will become greater than county income from growers/dispensaries.

Other (please specify)

None of the above