Marijuana Decriminalization Act of 2008
Proposed by Left Alliance
Passing
in the Parliament
Opened
13 Nov 2008
Voting closes
12 Jan 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Decriminalization reduces unnecessary arrests, saves law enforcement resources, and promotes equity by expunging records while maintaining public safety.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
|
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
|
1
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
Timeline
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Draft13 November 2008
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Vote Open13 November 2008
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Vote Closed12 January 2009
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Became Law12 January 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Passed
74Yes
0No
26Not voted
100 seats
For: 74 / 100 seats (74.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 26
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Libertarian Socialists | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| For A New Avalonian | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 17 | Yes | No reason given |
| Manosphere United | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Union of Avalon | 29 | Yes | No reason given |