Yessica...
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This was voted on by the Liberal Party in March 2014. This is now "party policy" and it outlines what they plan on doing with Legalization if (and when) they are elected.
Some real good ideas in there, in my opinion...
https://bc.liberal.ca/files/2013/01/DRAFT-Marijuana-Policy-Paper-Jan-13.pdf
Some highlights:
"WILL PEOPLE BE ALLOWED TO GROW IT IN THEIR HOMES FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION OR PRIVATE SALE?
Yes. While we expect the interest or need for individuals to grow their own to be greatly reduced post-prohibition, it should not – and likely could not - be eliminated. At the same time, sale of marijuana should be limited to businesses and require proper licensing.
The State of Colorado is planning to impose a limit of six plants per person as part of their legalization plan scheduled to take effect in January 2013. We believe a maximum number of plants for personal use should be determined following consultation with provinces, local governments and other stakeholders.
SHOULD THERE BE LIMITS PLACED ON THE AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA ONE CAN POSSESS AND/OR PURCHASE?
Yes. While we expect there will be little need for Canadian adults to “stock-up” on product if quality cannabis is legal and readily available, we are concerned about the potential for organized crime to easily stockpile legal product for smuggling to other countries.
According to consumption statistics (RAND 2009), monthly marijuana users in Canada consume an average of 1 gram per day – or one ounce (28 grams) each month. Washington State plans to allow adults to possess only one ounce of marijuana at a time.
We feel Washington’s one ounce limit may create unnecessary, ongoing enforcement requirements and restrict people growing their own for personal use - where one plant may yield more than an ounce of product.
In this light we recommend a four ounce (.10 kg) limitation be considered for the amount a non-licensed vendor or distributor can purchase or possess without obtaining a special permit, subject to consultation with consumers, distributors, law enforcement and producers. We feel this is reasonable and akin to purchasing a 40 or 60 oz. bottle of vodka or whisky a couple times a year instead of buying a small bottle each month.
Other limits would need to be established for cannabis-infused goods, plants for personal use and marijuana in liquid form. Washington State has established a 16 ounce (.45kg) possession limit on cannabis-infused goods or up to 72 ounces (2.4kg) for cannabis in liquid form.
WHAT WILL BE THE PENALTIES FOR PEOPLE WHO OPERATE OUTSIDE THE LEGAL SYSTEM?
As marijuana will be legal, tougher penalties and sentences are justified for those operating outside the legal system – particularly those attempting to sell marijuana to minors and/or smuggle it into other countries for cash, other drugs and weapons. That said, experience with the end of alcohol prohibition and tobacco regulation suggests few Canadians will be interested in the black market as long as the product is more accessible, as good and less expensive.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO CRIMINAL RECORDS OF CANADIANS CONVICTED OF MARIJUANA RELATED OFFENCES?
A survey prepared for this paper invited federal Liberals and British Columbians to answer this question. Of the 1000 respondents, approximately 80% said Canadians with prior convictions for marijuana possession should have their records cleared. We agree.
Canadians convicted of trafficking marijuana or those who have been charged outside of Canada should continue to have access to exiting processes associated with pardons, clemency and the purging of records where minor infractions are involved."
Thoughts?
Some real good ideas in there, in my opinion...
https://bc.liberal.ca/files/2013/01/DRAFT-Marijuana-Policy-Paper-Jan-13.pdf
Some highlights:
"WILL PEOPLE BE ALLOWED TO GROW IT IN THEIR HOMES FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION OR PRIVATE SALE?
Yes. While we expect the interest or need for individuals to grow their own to be greatly reduced post-prohibition, it should not – and likely could not - be eliminated. At the same time, sale of marijuana should be limited to businesses and require proper licensing.
The State of Colorado is planning to impose a limit of six plants per person as part of their legalization plan scheduled to take effect in January 2013. We believe a maximum number of plants for personal use should be determined following consultation with provinces, local governments and other stakeholders.
SHOULD THERE BE LIMITS PLACED ON THE AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA ONE CAN POSSESS AND/OR PURCHASE?
Yes. While we expect there will be little need for Canadian adults to “stock-up” on product if quality cannabis is legal and readily available, we are concerned about the potential for organized crime to easily stockpile legal product for smuggling to other countries.
According to consumption statistics (RAND 2009), monthly marijuana users in Canada consume an average of 1 gram per day – or one ounce (28 grams) each month. Washington State plans to allow adults to possess only one ounce of marijuana at a time.
We feel Washington’s one ounce limit may create unnecessary, ongoing enforcement requirements and restrict people growing their own for personal use - where one plant may yield more than an ounce of product.
In this light we recommend a four ounce (.10 kg) limitation be considered for the amount a non-licensed vendor or distributor can purchase or possess without obtaining a special permit, subject to consultation with consumers, distributors, law enforcement and producers. We feel this is reasonable and akin to purchasing a 40 or 60 oz. bottle of vodka or whisky a couple times a year instead of buying a small bottle each month.
Other limits would need to be established for cannabis-infused goods, plants for personal use and marijuana in liquid form. Washington State has established a 16 ounce (.45kg) possession limit on cannabis-infused goods or up to 72 ounces (2.4kg) for cannabis in liquid form.
WHAT WILL BE THE PENALTIES FOR PEOPLE WHO OPERATE OUTSIDE THE LEGAL SYSTEM?
As marijuana will be legal, tougher penalties and sentences are justified for those operating outside the legal system – particularly those attempting to sell marijuana to minors and/or smuggle it into other countries for cash, other drugs and weapons. That said, experience with the end of alcohol prohibition and tobacco regulation suggests few Canadians will be interested in the black market as long as the product is more accessible, as good and less expensive.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO CRIMINAL RECORDS OF CANADIANS CONVICTED OF MARIJUANA RELATED OFFENCES?
A survey prepared for this paper invited federal Liberals and British Columbians to answer this question. Of the 1000 respondents, approximately 80% said Canadians with prior convictions for marijuana possession should have their records cleared. We agree.
Canadians convicted of trafficking marijuana or those who have been charged outside of Canada should continue to have access to exiting processes associated with pardons, clemency and the purging of records where minor infractions are involved."
Thoughts?
