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« on: April 24, 2005, 04:40:27 AM »
« edited: April 27, 2005, 04:35:15 AM by Dean »
The Cannabis Initiative
Section 1: The cultivation, consumption, transport, sale and possession of cannabis shall be legalized.

Section 2: A 20% sales tax shall be imposed on the sale of cannabis.

Section 3: Operating heavy machinery under the influence of cannabis shall be illegal. Violators face fines of up to $5,000 and a suspension of driving licence for up to a year.

Section 4: Cannabis shall not be distributed in any way to those under the age of 18.s
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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2005, 08:50:45 AM »
Sorry but I can't sign anything that allows drugs to be used legally any other way than medicinal!
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2005, 10:47:23 AM »
Quote from: Dean on April 24, 2005, 04:40:27 AM
Section 3: Operating machinery under the influence of cannabis shall be illegal. Violators face similar punishments to DUIing.

Just a note, a can opener is machinery - no opening cans while high! You might want to say 'heavy machinery'.
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2005, 11:34:52 AM »
Beyond the heavy machinery language pointed out by John, I would also like stronger penalties than DUI
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2005, 01:36:57 PM »
As required by law, I formally recognize this petition.  Seven signatures will be required for the initiative to be added to the ballot on May 20th.  All signatures will need to be made within seven days of the introduction of this petition.

Note to Dean: I'm prepared to overlook any amendments you decide to make to the bill based on John and Peter's comments (they really should write all the initiatives that get shoved in front of me Wink).
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2005, 01:55:44 PM »
Quote from: Joe Republic on April 24, 2005, 01:36:57 PM
Note to Dean: I'm prepared to overlook any amendments you decide to make to the bill based on John and Peter's comments (they really should write all the initiatives that get shoved in front of me Wink).

In fact it is your legal power to do so.
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2005, 03:00:12 PM »
Quote from: Peter Bell on April 24, 2005, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: Joe Republic on April 24, 2005, 01:36:57 PM
Note to Dean: I'm prepared to overlook any amendments you decide to make to the bill based on John and Peter's comments (they really should write all the initiatives that get shoved in front of me Wink).

In fact it is your legal power to do so.

That I did not know.
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2005, 11:56:20 AM »

Don't worry too much, I'll take care of the spelling if it gets as far as the ballot.

By the way, there isn't a single signature on this yet.  Not even from Dean.  Reminder: it needs all seven signatures within seven days of introduction to reach the ballot.
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« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2005, 01:42:52 PM »
I'll sign it to get it on the ballot, but I want to make it known that I plan on not voting for this initiative.
X Ian, the Kentuckish-Arkansan
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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2005, 06:19:45 AM »
Okay I sign it.
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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2005, 06:39:04 AM »
Just a note: section 1 is redundant when put beside what will very soon become federal law, which is that marijuana will be legal everywhere unless regional law says otherwise.  To my knowledge, the Mideast never criminalized marijuana, so, after that federal law passes, saying that it's legal is simply stating the obvious.

This federal law also says that commercially sold marijuana cigarettes will be subject to the same restrictions as tobacco cigarettes unless a regional law says otherwise, so I believe that section 4 would be unneeded as well.
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« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2005, 06:59:18 AM »
Quote from: Senator Gabu, PPT on April 26, 2005, 06:39:04 AM
Just a note: section 1 is redundant when put beside what will very soon become federal law, which is that marijuana will be legal everywhere unless regional law says otherwise.  To my knowledge, the Mideast never criminalized marijuana, so, after that federal law passes, saying that it's legal is simply stating the obvious.

Its never criminalized marijuana, but then we never criminalized murder or robbery. As at the federal level, all State laws are considered to be effective in their respective jurisdictions until overriden by a Regional law.
Sorry for the continuing pedantry, but I consider that if we are going to pass laws, that they be spelt correctly. Once that issue is out of the way, I will sign.
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« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2005, 01:18:32 PM »
Quote from: Peter Bell on April 26, 2005, 06:59:18 AM
Sorry for the continuing pedantry, but I consider that if we are going to pass laws, that they be spelt correctly. Once that issue is out of the way, I will sign.

Trust me, I'll fix the typo in Clause 4 if it gets ballot access. Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2005, 01:57:29 AM »


Purge the bumps as well please.
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« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2005, 03:43:10 PM »
Lets toke up.  End the drug war.  F*** the Religious Right, Religious Left, "do-gooder" socialism and anyone else who supports this big government assault on our liberties.

Okay I'm just mad that I'm having trouble getting some right now.
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« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2005, 06:30:31 PM »
Assuming SPR signed it, this needs another three signatures to get on the ballot.  I should remind you that they need to be on it by Sunday morning.
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