After reading the Bill and weighing the pros and cons, the Administration of ICMAG would like to urge members to vote yes on The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 that will come before the Voters in the State of California this Novenber.
From Gypsy's perspective, I'd like to post this quote.
In my opinion, there is no reason other than greed that would make someone vote no on this Bill. Some of us have waited decades to see this happen, and to read some of the comments from people regarding wanting this Bill to fail, both saddens and angers us.
Regarding the issue of tax, we would much rather see it untaxed, yet we know in reality this will never happen. And because it does not affect 215 in any way, it would be wrong not to vote yes.
There are many other reasons to pass this Bill, but the main reason is the safety it will offer people, along with an avenue to grow and smoke their own Cannabis. Adults will finally be able to grow and smoke Cannabus with no fear of fines or incarceration. It could also open the door to the release of some people already incarcerated in jails and prisons on non violent Cannabus related charges.
The most of us have hoped to see Cannabus legalized worldwide, and we feel that although not perfect, the passing of this Bill could be a major stepping stone to making these dreams become a reality.
EDIT. Due to many false statements being made regarding what you can carry, store and regarding children I feel it's necessary to post this as an edit so people can see what the Bill says.
Section 11300: Personal Regulation and Controls (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is lawful and shall not be a public offense under California law for any person 21 years of age or older to: (i) Personally possess, process, share, or transport not more than one ounce of cannabis, solely for that individual’s personal consumption, and not for sale. (ii) Cultivate, on private property by the owner, lawful occupant, or other lawful resident or guest of the private property owner or lawful occupant, cannabis plants for personal consumption only, in an area of not more than twenty-five square feet per private residence or, in the absence of any residence, the parcel. Cultivation on leased or rented property may be subject to approval from the owner of the property. Provided that, nothing in this section shall permit unlawful or unlicensed cultivation of cannabis on any public lands. (iii) Possess on the premises where grown the living and harvested plants and results of any harvest and processing of plants lawfully cultivated pursuant to section 11300(a)(ii), for personal consumption. (iv) Possess objects, items, tools, equipment, products and materials associated with activities permitted under this subsection. (b) “Personal consumption” shall include but is not limited to possession and consumption, in any form, of cannabis in a residence or other non-public place, and shall include licensed premises open to the public authorized to permit on-premises consumption of cannabis by a local government pursuant to section 11301. (c) “Personal consumption” shall not include, and nothing in this Act shall permit cannabis: (i) possession for sale regardless of amount, except by a person who is licensed or permitted to do so under the terms of an ordinance adopted pursuant to section 11301; (ii) consumption in public or in a public place; (iii) consumption by the operator of any vehicle, boat or aircraft while it is being operated, or that impairs the operator; (iv) smoking cannabis in any space while minors are present.
a(i) covers what you can transport. This Bill allows you to transport one ounce or less for personal use.
a(iii) covers the plants and product that you can posess after your harvest. This section gives you the right to possess and store what you have grown in your 25 sq foot growing area.
c(iv) states you can't smoke cannabis in any space while minors are present. Notice the word space? This section will make it so minors do not come in contact with second hand smoke. I see this as pretty much common sense.
There are people against this Bill who are saying that it's a felony to smoke with minors in the house. As you see, this is not true.
I will be sure to edit this first post as needed to make this bill clearer to people......
From Gypsy's perspective, I'd like to post this quote.
In my opinion, there is no reason other than greed that would make someone vote no on this Bill. Some of us have waited decades to see this happen, and to read some of the comments from people regarding wanting this Bill to fail, both saddens and angers us.
Regarding the issue of tax, we would much rather see it untaxed, yet we know in reality this will never happen. And because it does not affect 215 in any way, it would be wrong not to vote yes.
There are many other reasons to pass this Bill, but the main reason is the safety it will offer people, along with an avenue to grow and smoke their own Cannabis. Adults will finally be able to grow and smoke Cannabus with no fear of fines or incarceration. It could also open the door to the release of some people already incarcerated in jails and prisons on non violent Cannabus related charges.
The most of us have hoped to see Cannabus legalized worldwide, and we feel that although not perfect, the passing of this Bill could be a major stepping stone to making these dreams become a reality.
EDIT. Due to many false statements being made regarding what you can carry, store and regarding children I feel it's necessary to post this as an edit so people can see what the Bill says.
Section 11300: Personal Regulation and Controls (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is lawful and shall not be a public offense under California law for any person 21 years of age or older to: (i) Personally possess, process, share, or transport not more than one ounce of cannabis, solely for that individual’s personal consumption, and not for sale. (ii) Cultivate, on private property by the owner, lawful occupant, or other lawful resident or guest of the private property owner or lawful occupant, cannabis plants for personal consumption only, in an area of not more than twenty-five square feet per private residence or, in the absence of any residence, the parcel. Cultivation on leased or rented property may be subject to approval from the owner of the property. Provided that, nothing in this section shall permit unlawful or unlicensed cultivation of cannabis on any public lands. (iii) Possess on the premises where grown the living and harvested plants and results of any harvest and processing of plants lawfully cultivated pursuant to section 11300(a)(ii), for personal consumption. (iv) Possess objects, items, tools, equipment, products and materials associated with activities permitted under this subsection. (b) “Personal consumption” shall include but is not limited to possession and consumption, in any form, of cannabis in a residence or other non-public place, and shall include licensed premises open to the public authorized to permit on-premises consumption of cannabis by a local government pursuant to section 11301. (c) “Personal consumption” shall not include, and nothing in this Act shall permit cannabis: (i) possession for sale regardless of amount, except by a person who is licensed or permitted to do so under the terms of an ordinance adopted pursuant to section 11301; (ii) consumption in public or in a public place; (iii) consumption by the operator of any vehicle, boat or aircraft while it is being operated, or that impairs the operator; (iv) smoking cannabis in any space while minors are present.
a(i) covers what you can transport. This Bill allows you to transport one ounce or less for personal use.
a(iii) covers the plants and product that you can posess after your harvest. This section gives you the right to possess and store what you have grown in your 25 sq foot growing area.
c(iv) states you can't smoke cannabis in any space while minors are present. Notice the word space? This section will make it so minors do not come in contact with second hand smoke. I see this as pretty much common sense.
There are people against this Bill who are saying that it's a felony to smoke with minors in the house. As you see, this is not true.
I will be sure to edit this first post as needed to make this bill clearer to people......
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