Substance Policy Modernization Act of 2010
Rationale
What a person puts in their body is first and foremost their concern, and we believe the law should reflect that. These changes modernize policies to balance public health, personal freedom, and economic growth while stimulating the economy and reducing enforcement costs and black-market activity.
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 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 3 | 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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Alcohol Regulation2
Marijuana Policy3
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Centre Democrats
Centre Democrats are a pragmatic reform party: free markets with fair rules, strong welfare for those in need, and major investment in education and skills. CD prefers diplomatic solutions and pragmatic cooperation across ideological divides to facilitate reform and change.
Core pillars
Dieter Möller
Activist · Age 67
Dieter Möller combines battlefield discipline with academic precision, delivering forceful arguments rooted in experience and pragmatism to bridge idealism and action.
Timeline
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Draft25 October 2010
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Vote Open2 December 2010
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Vote Closed31 January 2011
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Did Not Become Law31 January 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 49 / 69 seats (71.0%)
Against: 20 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Democrats Proposer | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 20 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 309 / 650 seats (47.5%)
Against: 341 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Democrats Proposer | 237 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 72 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 341 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |