Gov. Mary Fallin has set the election date for Oklahoma's medical marijuana proposal for June 26.

The election coincides with the primary election, which generally sees lower turnout among voters. With such a high-interest ballot question, however, more registered voters than normal could head to the polls.

The proposal would create a system for people to receive a medical marijuana recommendation from doctors and then buy the product from a dispensary. The law also sets up a framework for growers, transporters and retail sales of the drug.

Chip Paul with Oklahomans for Health, the group that successfully gathered enough signatures to place the issue on the ballot, said he was happy that Fallin set the date. Supporters have been waiting on a proclamation since they turned in the signatures 16 months ago.