How Marijuana Can Fix California

Far from being a war between hippies and police, the fight to legalize marijuana in California centers on whether decriminalizing cannabis can help fill the state's fiscal hole.



Far from being a war between hippies and police, the fight to legalize marijuana in California centers on whether decriminalizing and taxing cannabis can help fill the state's fiscal hole.

Using the drug for medical purposes has been legal for 14 years in the western state. But a new initiative that will appear on the ballot in November elections is seeking to legalize recreational marijuana use.

The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 would let cities and counties adopt ordinances authorizing the cultivation, transportation and sale of marijuana, and tax its sale just like it taxes alcohol and cigarettes.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Whatever the reasons for decriminalizing marijuana, it will be interesting to see the outcome of this legislation should it (hopefully) pass. If people see that legalizing marijuana doesn't mean everyone becomes addicted, and instead that many problems associated with the criminalization of drugs are reduced, then maybe other jurisdictions (like Canada) will see the value in passing such legislation. Especially coming from a state known for its punitive policies. Let's keep our fingers crossed ...

Brian Bergeron said...

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