Marijuana Policy Project

Definition

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reforming U.S. marijuana laws, particularly by advocating for the legalization of marijuana and regulation similar to alcohol. MPP works through lobbying, public education campaigns, and ballot initiatives to achieve its goals.

Related terms

Lobbying: The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, often by different interest groups.

Ballot Initiative: A means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a government to choose to either enact a law or hold a public vote in the legislature’s stead.

Public Education Campaigns: Organized efforts designed to inform and educate the public about particular issues or policies with the aim of influencing public opinion and policy decisions