News (Media Awareness Project) - US CA: California Could Vote to Legalize Pot |
| Title: | US CA: California Could Vote to Legalize Pot |
| Published On: | 2010-03-26 |
| Source: | National Post (Canada) |
| Fetched On: | 2010-04-02 11:01:02 |
CALIFORNIA COULD VOTE TO LEGALIZE POT
California could become the first U.S. state to legalize
marijuana.
Residents will vote on the proposal in November after a petition
showing support was submitted to state officials.
If the initiative passes, anyone over the age of 21 could possess up
to an ounce of marijuana "for personal use" -- enough for about 50
joints.
They could also grow the drug and buy it from a newly formed
state-wide industry. Under the new initiative, the California
government would regulate and tax marijuana sales.
It would also vacate the convictions of those convicted of marijuana
offences.
California could become the first U.S. state to legalize
marijuana.
Residents will vote on the proposal in November after a petition
showing support was submitted to state officials.
If the initiative passes, anyone over the age of 21 could possess up
to an ounce of marijuana "for personal use" -- enough for about 50
joints.
They could also grow the drug and buy it from a newly formed
state-wide industry. Under the new initiative, the California
government would regulate and tax marijuana sales.
It would also vacate the convictions of those convicted of marijuana
offences.
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