Arnold signs new law

[mikeyman]

check this out
Assembly member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) has introduced legislation to implement Proposition 19 in the event that the initiative passes on November 2. Proposition 19 allows the legislature to amend it by a majority vote as long as it is in line with the goals of the initiative. The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act, ABX6-9, establishes a uniform statewide regulatory system while retaining a local option for sales. It also specifically excludes medical marijuana from fees and regulations in the act.

"Proposition 19 is an opportunity for Californians to finally change direction after years of our failed 'war on drugs,' said Ammiano. "But no initiative is perfect and the devil is in the details. My bill gives the legislature the ability to fine tune how California will regulate cannabis to ensure that it is done in an effective, systematic way." - Tom Ammiano

[mikeyman]

On September 19 of this year he wrote the following letter to the Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle.


Quote:
Legalize marijuana: Time to act is now

Your editorial against Proposition 19 ("No on Prop. 19," Sept. 16) once again shows that The Chronicle clearly hasn't done its homework with regard to marijuana policy.

Indeed, the devil is in the details, and with closer review, you would have understood that Prop. 19 is more than just a "slogan or concept." It is an opportunity to overturn the utter failure of years of marijuana prohibition.

I introduced AB390 nearly two years ago not only to address California's economic crisis but more importantly to begin a rational discussion about how best to regulate the state's largest cash crop, estimated to be worth roughly $14 billion a year.

The reality is clear: Marijuana is a huge part of our state's economy, and we can no longer afford to keep our heads in the sand. The time to act is now. No bill or proposition is perfect, and certainly Prop. 19 has some flaws, but to agree that the "war on drugs" has been an abject failure yet refuse to take action to change it simply defies all logic and common sense.

At what point do we say enough is enough? In 2008 alone, more than 61,000 Californians were arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession. That same year, about 60,000 violent crimes went unsolved statewide. Resources tied up fighting marijuana would be better spent solving and preventing violent felonies and other major crimes. In its report on Prop. 19, the state Legislative Analyst's Office wrote that "jail beds needed for marijuana offenders could be used for other criminals who are now being released early because of a lack of jail space."

Regulating and controlling marijuana would make it less available to our youth, protect our public lands from illicit crops, generate new revenue and improve public safety by allowing our law enforcement agencies to re-prioritize their efforts towards more serious crimes.

As a member of the state Assembly, I believe we must bring innovation and problem solving toward creating a sane public policy for marijuana, not just stand idly by and wait for the federal government to act. Fighting for same-sex marriage and creating Healthy San Francisco are clear examples of how change happens. Prop. 19 is our opportunity to reform a policy that has been a catastrophe for our state.

This spirit is what makes California great: We lead, not follow, and I urge people to help move California forward with its policy on marijuana before it goes up in smoke.

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco

The San Francisco

[boaz]

And has no one noticed that the text does not say public, while the summary does, that's falsely misleading :jointsmile: it also says nothing of minors, in the text provided here at least :wtf:
Edit: just thought I'd add that I find the difference between autos and boats amazing, you can smoke in a boat while it's being operated, as long as your not the one operating it, but only in a car that's not being operated, why the difference? do the makers of said law smoke on a boat with friends and a designated driver? lol food for thought
MeDiCaTeD:jointsmile:

no, I didn't notice that. good catch. yeah, that boat/car difference is interesting. here in the State of Cannabisland :jointsmile: we have similar laws for drinking beer. you can chug a lug if your a boat passenger but the driver can not.

[Theym420]

"Prohibits people from possessing marijuana on school grounds"

this is the actual text:

Nothing in this article shall authorize a qualified patient or person with an identification card to engage in the smoking of medical marijuana under any of the following circumstances:
(a) In any place where smoking is prohibited by law.
(b) In or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or
youth center, unless the medical use occurs within a residence.
(c) On a school bus.
(d) While in a motor vehicle that is being operated.
(e) While operating a boat.

also this, It says you cant smoke on school grounds, not you cant possess it on school grounds :jointsmile:

[boaz]

a car can be a closed enviorment ,the driver could get a contact high:rastasmoke:

true. good point.

[boaz]

check this out
Assembly member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) has introduced legislation to implement Proposition 19 in the event that the initiative passes on November 2. Proposition 19 allows the legislature to amend it by a majority vote as long as it is in line with the goals of the initiative. The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act, ABX6-9, establishes a uniform statewide regulatory system while retaining a local option for sales. It also specifically excludes medical marijuana from fees and regulations in the act.

"Proposition 19 is an opportunity for Californians to finally change direction after years of our failed 'war on drugs,' said Ammiano. "But no initiative is perfect and the devil is in the details. My bill gives the legislature the ability to fine tune how California will regulate cannabis to ensure that it is done in an effective, systematic way." - Tom Ammiano

I'd keep on eye on Sacremento doing any "fine tuning". Ammiano previous bill involved a State level tax. This is the "tax" that many are confusing now with Prop 19 which HAS NO TAXES in it. I would challange anyone to show me one single tax in Prop 19. I don't think a mandatory state tax mandated by Sac would be in any way in line with the goals of Prop 19. :twocents:

The true spirit of Prop 19 is to empower local communities to enact their own local laws regarding non med over the counter sales. The only state wide mandate of Prop 19 is that all adult Californians shall have the legal right to grow their own without getting permission from the state and being guilty until proven innocent in a court of law. The rest is optional at the local level. I would immagine Sac hates losing control but tuff sh*t. :jointsmile:

[boaz]

im so glad arnold signed this bill into law, but prop 19 is whats really needed.



Is Oakland Sprouting out?

yeah, I agree. (getting back on topic kind of :jointsmile.

someone on another thread had a good summary of what this new law does but basically I believe its no longer a misdemeanor for an ounce or less. Its still a $100 ticket, as its been for years, but its less of an offense now.

thats all groovy and all but it does jack shit about the real problem facing cannabis consumers in California. That is the fact that currently, under current California statutes, growing even one plant in California without a written doctors recommendation is punishable by a felony jail term in state prison. even if you are a legit medical consumer, if you grow your own in California right now you are guilty until proven innocent. :wtf:

Prop 19 will drive a stake in the heart of those laws once and for all. Kill 'em all in one shot. Nothing else even comes close.

[mikeyman]

great point Boaz
well it just the idea that we know the prop 19 needs a little touch-up.
They want to build an industry out of cannabis so they will have to make it so everybody can make a living and still kick in some taxes.
I posted those letter so folks would know that others are working on a system that will work for all.What good would it do to put all the growers under.They don't want that.

[ZeroWingX]

great point Boaz
well it just the idea that we know the prop 19 needs a little touch-up.
They want to build an industry out of cannabis so they will have to make it so everybody can make a living and still kick in some taxes.
I posted those letter so folks would know that others are working on a system that will work for all.What good would it do to put all the growers under.They don't want that.

Hope your right...

[mikeyman]

heres a good article.... that Arnold is such an idiot he waits till the end of his time to pass the law..He wasted billions on canabis issues
How California is Leading the Legal-Marijuana Movement - TIME