What is Proposition 205?
By: Martin Gonzalez
By: Martin Gonzalez
Proposition 205 is a regulation for the recreational use of marijuana. This proposition allows adults 21 and older to possess and consume marijuana in private. It gives them the right to grow six marijuana plants in an enclosed space within their residences (no more than 12 in a single residence). It will also enact a 15% excise tax on retail marijuana sales. It would still be illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana. A person smoking in public could be subject to a fine of $300.
There are people fighting to pass this proposition and there are others who are trying to stop it from passing. Here are two different sites who support Proposition 205 and who oppose it:
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Proposition 205 is trying to regulate marijuana like alcohol in Arizona. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol formed together to support the ballot. The campaign was formed together with a coalition of citizens, community leaders, businesses, and organizations. In May of 2015, the campaign set out to collect the 150,642 signatures of Arizona voters that were needed in order to qualify an initiative for the ballot. Almost one year later, the campaign submitted more than 258,000 signatures and were turned into the Arizona Secretary of State's Office. The petition was then certified on August 11, 2016 and would officially be in the November 8th ballot.
The revenue from marijuana sales would go to Arizona schools after the program pays its own bills (about 80% goes towards schools). For schools however, 40% of the revenue would go towards teachers' salaries and construction. Another 40% would go towards the assurance of full-day kindergarten. The last 20% would go into education on the harms of drug use via the state's health department. You can read the full initiative here Sources: -https://www.regulatemarijuanainarizona.org/about/ -https://www.regulatemarijuanainarizona.org/prop205/ -http://www.12news.com/news/local/arizona/5-things-to-know-about-arizonas-marijuana-initiative/308544207 -http://www.12news.com/news/local/arizona/if-we-legalize-it-marijuana-in-arizona/305393836 |