Marijuana Legalization And Regulation Act of 2017
Rationale
Legalization regulates marijuana like alcohol, reducing black markets while protecting public health with age limits and roadside testing.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats
An alliance to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
Core pillars
Hugo Harding
Activist · Age 70
Hugo Harding, a charismatic former military officer and academic, leverages his extensive network and media savvy to craft compelling narratives, making him a formidable force in both policy and public perception.
Timeline
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Draft6 December 2017
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Vote Open6 December 2017
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Vote Closed4 February 2018
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Did Not Become Law4 February 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 46 / 100 seats (46.0%)
Against: 26 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 28
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| Catholic Union | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 26 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| Right Union Of Freedom | 1 | Yes | No reason given |