01-23-2012, 05:52 PM
A comprehensive initiative to revamp California's
medical marijuana laws has been filed for the 2012 ballot: the
Medical Marijuana Regulation, Control, and Taxation Act.
The initiative is designed to address widespread public
concern over the confusing and chaotic state of medical marijuana
laws in California. The lack of clear and unambiguous state laws
regarding distribution and sales has been a major factor behind the
continued federal raids on dispensaries and providers in California.
MMRCTA is designed so as to fulfill Prop 215's mandate
to establish "safe and affordable access" to all patients in medical
need. The campaign is backed by a broad coalition of advocates
including: ASA, the UFCW, Cal NORML, the Coalition for Cannabis
Policy Reform, DPA, MPP, California Cannabis Association, the Emerald
Triangle Trade Association, and others.
Sponsors believe that the MMRCTA is the most pressing and
realistic ballot proposal for cannabis reform in California in 2012.
Their campaign poll found that 70+% of California voters support
uniform state rules for regulating, controlling and taxing medical
marijuana, well above the 60% threshold that is regarded to be
necessary for a successful initiative. In contrast, a slim 52%
support full-scale adult legalization.
Sponsors have lined up start-up funding and are urgently seeking
an additional $1 million in pledges for the petition drive, which is
expected to launch around Feb. 9th.
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medical marijuana laws has been filed for the 2012 ballot: the
Medical Marijuana Regulation, Control, and Taxation Act.
The initiative is designed to address widespread public
concern over the confusing and chaotic state of medical marijuana
laws in California. The lack of clear and unambiguous state laws
regarding distribution and sales has been a major factor behind the
continued federal raids on dispensaries and providers in California.
MMRCTA is designed so as to fulfill Prop 215's mandate
to establish "safe and affordable access" to all patients in medical
need. The campaign is backed by a broad coalition of advocates
including: ASA, the UFCW, Cal NORML, the Coalition for Cannabis
Policy Reform, DPA, MPP, California Cannabis Association, the Emerald
Triangle Trade Association, and others.
Sponsors believe that the MMRCTA is the most pressing and
realistic ballot proposal for cannabis reform in California in 2012.
Their campaign poll found that 70+% of California voters support
uniform state rules for regulating, controlling and taxing medical
marijuana, well above the 60% threshold that is regarded to be
necessary for a successful initiative. In contrast, a slim 52%
support full-scale adult legalization.
Sponsors have lined up start-up funding and are urgently seeking
an additional $1 million in pledges for the petition drive, which is
expected to launch around Feb. 9th.
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