Legislative Bill · Northsea
Passed

Substance Legalization And Regulation Act of 2022

Proposed by Liberal Center · fronted by Nigel Chapman
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
17 Jul 2022
Voting closes
15 Sep 2022
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
5 changes

Rationale

These reforms reduce criminalization, improve public health through regulation, and align policy with evidence-based approaches to substance use.

Proposed Changes

1

Depressants Policy
Previous law
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
Fully legalised, no restrictions

2

Marijuana Policy
Previous law
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)

3

Psychedelics Policy
Previous law
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
Legal, licensed, regulated retail

4

Stimulants Policy
Previous law
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
Legal, licensed, regulated retail

5

Tobacco & Vaping Regulation
Previous law
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)

Timeline

  • Draft
    17 July 2022


  • Vote Open
    17 July 2022


  • Vote Closed
    15 September 2022


  • Became Law
    15 September 2022

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

National Assembly

Passed
99Yes 0No 1Not voted 100 seats

For: 99 / 100 seats (99.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
Party Seats Vote
Democratic Socialist Of The Northsea 43 Yes
Liberal Center Proposer 56 Yes

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

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