Medical Marijuana: What Does Your Vote Mean?

On Nov. 6, Massachusetts voters will be asked to vote on three questions along with the state and federal political races.

Westwood Patch is here to help you understand what these questions are asking and what a yes or no vote will mean.

Today we look at Question 3.

Question 3 is regarding the legalization of medical marijuana.

"This proposed law would eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients. To qualify, a patient must have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition," the  Massachusetts Secretary of State's website says.

According to the website a "yes" vote would allow for patients to smoke marijuana if it is prescribed by a doctor.

A "no" vote would make no change to the current law and keep the practice illegal.