Regressive Substance Control Act of 2012
Proposed by Reform Costavela
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
15 Aug 2012
Voting closes
15 Aug 2012
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
These changes prioritize public health and safety by reducing addiction risks, social harms, and youth exposure to addictive behaviors through stricter regulation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Full prohibition (possession criminalized; prison possible for repeat offences)
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| 2 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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| 3 | Alcohol Regulation |
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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1
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
Full prohibition (possession criminalized; prison possible for repeat offences)
2
Gambling RegulationPrevious law
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
3
Alcohol RegulationPrevious law
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
Timeline
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Draft5 April 2012
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Vote Open15 August 2012
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Vote Closed15 August 2012
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Did Not Become Law15 August 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
Failed
0Yes
0No
266Not voted
266 seats
For: 0 / 266 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 266
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
Congress of Deputies
Failed
0Yes
0No
350Not voted
350 seats
For: 0 / 350 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 350
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)