The Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform has stated that that over the weekend the group “filed its ReformCA circulation language.” Circulation language is primarily used to attract voters to get enough signatures for a proposed law to be put on a ballot. The language now needs to be approved by the California attorney general.
“We’ve filed our initiative!,” said the ReformCA. “We believe this effort has the most statewide input and consensus, and thus the greatest likelihood of succeeding on the 2016 ballot.”
Looking through the initiative database, the filing was not found. California NAACP president Alice A. Huffman is a proponent of the initiative and has tried to file a language in the past, but has not had much luck. The initiative looks to tax and regulates marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The restriction would be buying a maximum of one ounce without being arrested. This would also make an Office of Cannabis Regulation through California Department of Consumer Affairs. There would also need to be state licenses issued for anyone trying to get involved in the business.
In addition, there would be a 5% sales tax, a $2 per foot tax, and a $5 to $15 per ounce tax on the growers. It looks as if former supporters, including the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and the Marijuana Policy Project, have come back to show their support once more. Billionaire Sean Parker is also working on his initiative and DPA also has their own language coming in soon. There are tons of efforts going forward for marijuana to get on the ballot. Here’s a look at that Dale Sky Jones of ReformCA stated to supporters this weekend:
We’ve filed our proposed initiative language based on the policy priorities and common sense reforms Californians have been asking for for six years now. The policy points were submitted to the Manatt, Phelps and Phillips law firm, who created an elegant policy document that falls within the guidelines of the Blue Ribbon Commission’s report, while complementing the historic actions of the California Legislature. Because of the important reforms we accomplish with respect to criminal justice, I’m thrilled to report Ms. Alice Huffman has joined me as a co-proponent!
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