Rheinland
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Public Health And Safety Act …

Legislative Bill · Rheinland

Public Health And Safety Act of 2012

Proposed by Socialist Rheinland · fronted by David Weber

Opened

15 Nov 2012

Voting closes

14 Jan 2013

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

4 changes

Rationale

These changes reduce addiction, health risks, and societal harm by tightening regulations on harmful substances while promoting public safety and well-being.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous	Proposed
1	Tobacco & Vaping Regulation	Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)	Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
2	Alcohol Regulation	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)
3	Gambling Regulation	Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)	State-licensed casinos and lottery only
4	Marijuana Policy	Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)	Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)

1

Tobacco & Vaping Regulation

Previous law

Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)

Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)

2

Alcohol Regulation

Previous 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)

3

Gambling Regulation

Previous law

Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)

State-licensed casinos and lottery only

4

Marijuana Policy

Previous law

Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)

Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)

Proposer

Party

Socialist Rheinland

A future forged by the many, not the few

Core pillars

David Weber

Activist · Age 46

2,499 social followers

A charismatic firebrand with a knack for data-driven arguments, David Weber energizes young activists with his radical vision, blending youthful passion with analytical rigor.

🔬 Analytical ✨ Charismatic 🔥 Firebrand

Timeline

Draft

15 November 2012
Vote Open

15 November 2012
Vote Closed

14 January 2013
Did Not Become Law

14 January 2013

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed

12Yes 23No 34Not voted 69 seats

For: 12 / 69 seats (17.4%)

Against: 23 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 34

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 34.3%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Common Ground	18	No	No reason given
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement	5	No	No reason given
Socialist Rheinland Proposer	12	Yes	No reason given

Bundestag

Failed

96Yes 248No 306Not voted 650 seats

For: 96 / 650 seats (14.8%)

Against: 248 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 306

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 27.9%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Common Ground	160	No	No reason given
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement	88	No	No reason given
Socialist Rheinland Proposer	96	Yes	No reason given

Voting record

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