“We believe that the crime rait will go down with these laws implemented”
Substance Legalization And Regulation Act of 2022
Rationale
These reforms reduce criminalization, improve public health through regulation, and align policy with evidence-based approaches to substance use.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Fully legalised, no restrictions
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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| 3 | Psychedelics Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Legal, licensed, regulated retail
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| 4 | Stimulants Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Legal, licensed, regulated retail
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| 5 | 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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Depressants Policy2
Marijuana Policy3
Psychedelics Policy4
Stimulants Policy5
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Liberal Center
This is a pragmatic center-liberal party focused on modernizing governance and driving economic innovation. Rejecting ideological extremism, it delivers data-driven solutions and reforms to secure growth and opportunity for all.
Core pillars
Nigel Chapman
Activist · Age 46
A decorated officer who traded the battlefield for the campaign trail, his media savvy and instinct for political strategy now shape narratives that challenge the status quo while staying true to his ideals.
Timeline
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Draft17 July 2022
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Vote Open17 July 2022
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Vote Closed15 September 2022
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Became Law15 September 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 99 / 100 seats (99.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Socialist Of The Northsea | 43 | Yes | We believe that the crime rait will go down with these laws implemented |
| Liberal Center Proposer | 56 | Yes | No reason given |