Kaneh Bosm
Bluelighter
I am trying to write a legalization/decriminalization bill in CA. Just in case the one in the legislature, does not pass or is inactive once passed due to conflicting with federal law. The one I am proposing would hold up to federal challenges since there would not be a legal market in cannabis, more on that later.
The purpose of this thread is to get suggestions from those knowledgeable of law both state and federal, and the bill writing process. I also would like suggestions from the cannabis using community as well. As well as possibly get people from CA on board with this idea as well.
There is currently a bill in the California legislature but many speculate that it will be inactive when it passes because it is conflicting with federal law. What I am proposing would be radical decriminalization, make the cultivation, use and possession of cannabis for personal use, neither a civil or criminal act. This is possible since 99%(#?) of all drug arrest happen at the state and local level, rather than at the federal level. I would like my bill to eliminate all criminal statues relating to the personal possession, use, and cultivation, in the state of California. See where I am going with this?
So what would be the definition of personal use? This is where I need your help. I believe that any adult should be able to grow on their property, or with written consent of the property owner/ homeowner's association. Cultivation on public land, or on a tenet's land without permission will outlawed.
So what should the plant and processed bud weight limits be? Preferably none right?
Lets be realistic, we need a number that low enough to appease the public yet high enough that we are allowed a certain amount of freedom. I would say 10 plants in various stages of growth, no more than 5 flowering at one time. (This number is open to construction) I believe I read that one indoor plant can yield 4 ounces of dried/cured processed bud. Correct me if I am way off base. This is how I came up with the weight max, of 1.25 lbs.
Now that pretty much covers plants so what about renters who cannot grow? In my bill's preamble it is going to have some language of how my bill would curb black market profits and resulting violence, so where are these people who don't grow going to get their bud without supporting the black market? My bill is going to allow for the not for profit transfers of one ounce between adults. Selling or providing cannabis to people under 18 will still be a felony. I believe that my bill would severely cut down on the black market since all adult cannabis consumers would be able to either grow their own or get it from a friend that grows. It will destabilize the black market of cannabis making it not profitable for the thugs to enter it.
This is the bare bones, skeleton of my bill. I am open to all suggestions, as long as they are constructive. Don't be cynical, otherwise you are a part of the problem.
Thanks in advance.
The purpose of this thread is to get suggestions from those knowledgeable of law both state and federal, and the bill writing process. I also would like suggestions from the cannabis using community as well. As well as possibly get people from CA on board with this idea as well.
There is currently a bill in the California legislature but many speculate that it will be inactive when it passes because it is conflicting with federal law. What I am proposing would be radical decriminalization, make the cultivation, use and possession of cannabis for personal use, neither a civil or criminal act. This is possible since 99%(#?) of all drug arrest happen at the state and local level, rather than at the federal level. I would like my bill to eliminate all criminal statues relating to the personal possession, use, and cultivation, in the state of California. See where I am going with this?
So what would be the definition of personal use? This is where I need your help. I believe that any adult should be able to grow on their property, or with written consent of the property owner/ homeowner's association. Cultivation on public land, or on a tenet's land without permission will outlawed.
So what should the plant and processed bud weight limits be? Preferably none right?
Lets be realistic, we need a number that low enough to appease the public yet high enough that we are allowed a certain amount of freedom. I would say 10 plants in various stages of growth, no more than 5 flowering at one time. (This number is open to construction) I believe I read that one indoor plant can yield 4 ounces of dried/cured processed bud. Correct me if I am way off base. This is how I came up with the weight max, of 1.25 lbs. Now that pretty much covers plants so what about renters who cannot grow? In my bill's preamble it is going to have some language of how my bill would curb black market profits and resulting violence, so where are these people who don't grow going to get their bud without supporting the black market? My bill is going to allow for the not for profit transfers of one ounce between adults. Selling or providing cannabis to people under 18 will still be a felony. I believe that my bill would severely cut down on the black market since all adult cannabis consumers would be able to either grow their own or get it from a friend that grows. It will destabilize the black market of cannabis making it not profitable for the thugs to enter it.
This is the bare bones, skeleton of my bill. I am open to all suggestions, as long as they are constructive. Don't be cynical, otherwise you are a part of the problem.
Thanks in advance.
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