Vices Liberalisation of 2012
Proposed by Radical People's Liberty
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
5 Mar 2012
Voting closes
4 May 2012
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These changes modernize outdated policies to reduce black markets, align with public preferences, and shift focus from criminalization to harm reduction and revenue generation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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| 3 | Gambling Regulation |
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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| 4 | Alcohol Regulation |
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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1
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationPrevious law
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
2
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
3
Gambling RegulationPrevious law
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
4
Alcohol RegulationPrevious law
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
Timeline
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Draft5 March 2012
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Vote Open5 March 2012
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Vote Closed4 May 2012
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Became Law4 May 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Charter House
Passed
597Yes
403No
0Not voted
1000 seats
For: 597 / 1000 seats (59.7%)
Against: 403 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 59.7%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Union Council | 180 | No | No reason given |
| Keepers | 223 | No | No reason given |
| Nova Artaris Group Of People And Frogs | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Radical People's Liberty Proposer | 347 | Yes | No reason given |
| Religious Progressives | 250 | Yes | No reason given |
| Royal National Heritage Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
Royal Ordinance Council
Passed
239Yes
161No
0Not voted
400 seats
For: 239 / 400 seats (59.8%)
Against: 161 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 59.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Union Council | 72 | No | No reason given |
| Keepers | 89 | No | No reason given |
| Nova Artaris Group Of People And Frogs | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Radical People's Liberty Proposer | 139 | Yes | No reason given |
| Religious Progressives | 100 | Yes | No reason given |
| Royal National Heritage Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 112 | Not voted |
Lord President of the Privy Council
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)