Dan Kone
Well-Known Member
Please read both proposals and then vote on which one you prefer. Comments, criticism, discussion, suggested improvements, and your own proposals are welcome in this thread.
--------------Proposition A-------------
1) In order to simplify the issue of cannabis in California for the voter and to attract the largest number of yes voters I propose a common sense approach.
2) Since two efforts have been voted down that contained commerce language I propose that the efforts to legalize be divided into 3 or more separate efforts so that we can win one or more efforts in 2012.
3) Focus on getting personal cannabis legalization rights for the people first.
4) The first thing then is to legalize cannabis for the non-commercial use by the citizens of California.
5) That would include employment protections such as the right to not be fired for consuming cannabis as well as banning employers and potential employers from testing for cannabis use.
6) Horticulture rights for citizens, including the right to grow and breed as much cannabis and hemp as they feel necessary for their non-commercial use.
7)Legalizing non-commercial private trading between citizens.
8.) Apply these rights to cannabis to everyone including medical. I don't see why medical people cannot gain ground too.
9) This will create an atmosphere in the State of California which will allow a transition for our communities and law enforcement.
10) I have stated that over sight is necessary and that a system of permits for people pursuing cannabis horticulture which can generate revenue for the State. I have stated that a central authority is better than 600 jurisdictions so I am in favor of that if in it's existence all citizens enjoy equal rights to the peaceful and lawful use of cannabis and it's related activities such as horticulture all up and down the State.
------------Proposition B-------------
1) This is for the purposes of legalization the recreational use of cannabis. Medical laws are excluded from these regulations. Nothing supersedes a doctor's orders.
2) Allow all citizens of California to posses and grow cannabis for personal consumption. Legalize a grow area of 100sq ft, and possession of up to 8lbs at your home. Legalize possession of up to 1lb on your person.
3) Allow citizens of California 19 years old and up to have safe access to acquire, cultivate, and possess cannabis. Legalize dispensaries operating as a collective or cooperative either for profit or not-for-profit. Collectives and cooperatives may operate as store front dispensaries, delivery services, bakeries/cafes, or farmers markets but are not necessarily limited to those uses. Collectives are limited to one commercial location. No one may have a controlling share in more than one collective.
4) If your personal grow exceeds your personal requirements you may put it up for sale on consignment at the collective of your choice. (for legal purposes, it must be consignment sales so you're not operating an unlicensed business.)
5) Legalize and permit commercial growing. Permits will be granted through the state in a process similar to forming corporation where everyone can access them. Permit costs will remain below $5000. Commercial growing will be limited to 2k square feet per grow. One person can not hold more than one permit nor have a controlling share in multiple companies holding more than one permit.
6) Outlaw the taxation of medical cannabis. Tax recreational sales of cannabis at 9%. No further taxation through congress is permitted without an additional ballot measure where 2/3 of Callifornians agree to the tax.
7) All revenue created by the recreational cannabis tax will go directly to the local schools in that collective's county. Counties that do not allow or take measures to prevent collectives from opening will not receive tax revenue from cannabis. Counties that encourage collectives receive the greatest benefits.
8.) State and local government employees including law enforcement are prohibited from cooperating or sharing information with federal police in cannabis related cases
--------------Proposition A-------------
1) In order to simplify the issue of cannabis in California for the voter and to attract the largest number of yes voters I propose a common sense approach.
2) Since two efforts have been voted down that contained commerce language I propose that the efforts to legalize be divided into 3 or more separate efforts so that we can win one or more efforts in 2012.
3) Focus on getting personal cannabis legalization rights for the people first.
4) The first thing then is to legalize cannabis for the non-commercial use by the citizens of California.
5) That would include employment protections such as the right to not be fired for consuming cannabis as well as banning employers and potential employers from testing for cannabis use.
6) Horticulture rights for citizens, including the right to grow and breed as much cannabis and hemp as they feel necessary for their non-commercial use.
7)Legalizing non-commercial private trading between citizens.
8.) Apply these rights to cannabis to everyone including medical. I don't see why medical people cannot gain ground too.
9) This will create an atmosphere in the State of California which will allow a transition for our communities and law enforcement.
10) I have stated that over sight is necessary and that a system of permits for people pursuing cannabis horticulture which can generate revenue for the State. I have stated that a central authority is better than 600 jurisdictions so I am in favor of that if in it's existence all citizens enjoy equal rights to the peaceful and lawful use of cannabis and it's related activities such as horticulture all up and down the State.
------------Proposition B-------------
1) This is for the purposes of legalization the recreational use of cannabis. Medical laws are excluded from these regulations. Nothing supersedes a doctor's orders.
2) Allow all citizens of California to posses and grow cannabis for personal consumption. Legalize a grow area of 100sq ft, and possession of up to 8lbs at your home. Legalize possession of up to 1lb on your person.
3) Allow citizens of California 19 years old and up to have safe access to acquire, cultivate, and possess cannabis. Legalize dispensaries operating as a collective or cooperative either for profit or not-for-profit. Collectives and cooperatives may operate as store front dispensaries, delivery services, bakeries/cafes, or farmers markets but are not necessarily limited to those uses. Collectives are limited to one commercial location. No one may have a controlling share in more than one collective.
4) If your personal grow exceeds your personal requirements you may put it up for sale on consignment at the collective of your choice. (for legal purposes, it must be consignment sales so you're not operating an unlicensed business.)
5) Legalize and permit commercial growing. Permits will be granted through the state in a process similar to forming corporation where everyone can access them. Permit costs will remain below $5000. Commercial growing will be limited to 2k square feet per grow. One person can not hold more than one permit nor have a controlling share in multiple companies holding more than one permit.
6) Outlaw the taxation of medical cannabis. Tax recreational sales of cannabis at 9%. No further taxation through congress is permitted without an additional ballot measure where 2/3 of Callifornians agree to the tax.
7) All revenue created by the recreational cannabis tax will go directly to the local schools in that collective's county. Counties that do not allow or take measures to prevent collectives from opening will not receive tax revenue from cannabis. Counties that encourage collectives receive the greatest benefits.
8.) State and local government employees including law enforcement are prohibited from cooperating or sharing information with federal police in cannabis related cases
