“We don't support decriminalisation of marijuana”
Substance Policy Modernization Act of 2024
Rationale
These reforms modernize outdated drug laws, promoting harm reduction, public health, and personal freedom while aligning policy with evidence-based practices.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | 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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| 2 | Depressants Policy |
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
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| 3 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 4 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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| 5 | Stimulants Policy |
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Legal, licensed, regulated retail
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Alcohol Regulation2
Depressants Policy3
Marijuana Policy4
Tobacco & Vaping Regulation5
Stimulants PolicyProposer
Party
Moderate Conservative Union
A party of builders and believers where prosperity is forged in the forge of freedom.
Core pillars
Émilie Simon
Activist · Age 54
Once a beloved media personality before politics, Émilie Simon’s sharp analytical mind and unfiltered commentary made her a working-class icon—but her refusal to soften her words left her equally famous for what she wouldn’t say.
Timeline
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Draft6 September 2024
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Vote Open6 September 2024
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Vote Closed5 November 2024
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Became Law5 November 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Ducal Council
PassedFor: 10 / 102 seats (9.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 70 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrandDuxh | 0 | Yes | ““.......................”” |
| Moderate Conservative Union Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Worker's Union | 40 | Abstain | Mixed opinions on this |
| Valmoire People's Congress | 0 | No | We don't support decriminalisation of marijuana |
| Valmoire Worker`s Congres | 30 | Abstain | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“““.......................”””
“Mixed opinions on this”