Prohibition of Vices Act of 2016
Rationale
These changes will reduce addiction, crime, and public health costs by eliminating harmful substances and discouraging underground markets.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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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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All gambling prohibited; underground gambling heavily policed
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| 3 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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| 4 | Alcohol Regulation |
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Total prohibition (production and sale banned; medical/religious exemptions only)
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Marijuana Policy2
Gambling Regulation3
Tobacco & Vaping Regulation4
Alcohol RegulationProposer
Party
Les Revivalistes
Les Revivalistes seek to renew the sacred covenant between faith and nation. We advocate for faith in the public square, strong social safety nets and regionalism.
Core pillars
François Fontaine
Activist · Age 67
Once a fiery seminary student expelled for radical sermons, he now turns his pulpit into political battle with a preacher’s fervor and a rebel’s swagger.
Timeline
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Draft7 February 2016
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Vote Open15 February 2016
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Withdrawn2 March 2016
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Never Became Law2 March 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 348 seats (0.0%)
Against: 108 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 240
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Futur Nationale | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Les Revivalistes Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 108 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 0 / 577 seats (0.0%)
Against: 304 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 273
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Futur Nationale | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Les Revivalistes Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 304 | No | No reason given |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1