Cannabis Legalization Act of 2008
Proposed by Socialist Union of Avalon
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
7 Aug 2008
Voting closes
6 Oct 2008
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Understanding, that there are worse legal drugs already available for purchase
Knowing, that Prohibition just causes illegal markets
We propose, That Cannabis be Legalized and education on drugs and their dangers be funded
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
|
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
|
1
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
Timeline
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Draft14 July 2008
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Vote Open7 August 2008
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Vote Closed6 October 2008
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Did Not Become Law6 October 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
0Yes
0No
100Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Union of Avalon Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |