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ChronJohn · 10-29-2009, 04:39 AM

"California state lawmakers are scheduled to hear testimony tomorrow in support of taxing and regulating the commercial production and distribution of marijuana for adults age 21 and older.

Members of the California Assembly Committee on Public Safety have called for the hearing, entitled “Examining the Fiscal and Legal Implication of the Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana.” The hearing will be chaired by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), sponsor of Assembly Bill 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act. It will take place at 10am in room 126 of the State Capitol.

A press conference will take place prior to the hearing at 9 am in Capitol Room 317.

California NORML Coordinator Dale Gieringer is scheduled to testify before the Committee at noon. NORML has also submitted prepared testimony to the Committee, which is available online.

Several representatives from law enforcement, including the California Police Chiefs Association and the Office of the Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, are scheduled to testify in opposition to the bill.

“The criminal prohibition of marijuana provides law enforcement and state regulators with no legitimate market controls,” states NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano in prepared testimony. “This absence of state and local government controls jeopardizes rather than promotes public safety. I urge this Committee to move forward with the enactment of sensible regulations for legalizing marijuana.”

Tomorrow’s hearing marks one of the first times since 1913 that the California legislature has debated ending criminal prohibition.

If you live in California you can contact your member of the Assembly in advance of tomorrow’s historic hearing here."

Didn't see it anywhere else on IC so just giving ya'll a heads up. Cali citizens, contact your Assembly people!

Source: NORMLs website...

https://blog.norml.org/2009/10/27/bre...tion-tomorrow/

More info here:
https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=a2dVAWr7p7lk

Dopeboy668 · 10-30-2009, 12:52 PM

wow thats pretty amazing. All I can say is i'll be headin ta cali in the near future if it actually would happen. legalization that is.

Harvest · 10-30-2009, 01:08 PM

legalization is far away. but looking a bit closer huh? anyone got an update on the mtgs from yesturday?

**Skip** · 10-30-2009, 04:40 PM

Here's an update on the testimony before the committee reviewing the bill.

https://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BAV01ABS1O.DTL

A LEO says that legalizing marijuana will increase violence.... LOL!

More likely it will decrease it as more ppl turn away from getting drunk towards getting high!

You can always count on a LEO to come up with LIES to continue criminalizing a recreation drug.

DankSide · 10-30-2009, 06:27 PM

I see law enforcement fearing for their arrest records. Marijuana is by far one of the most easy 'drugs' to make an arrest for.
God forbid this takes potential arrests away from future officers, you know - at the expense of the growth of our youth and all...

nephilthim · 10-31-2009, 03:21 PM

leo protecting their share of the budget and it will be less if this moves forward .pity.not.bureaucrats and the meaning conflict of interest?

Centrum · 11-03-2009, 03:56 AM

Any updates ?

10-29-2009, 04:39 AM	#1
ChronJohn POW in the War On Drugs Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: the other west coast Posts: 598	California Lawmakers To Debate Legalization Today "California state lawmakers are scheduled to hear testimony tomorrow in support of taxing and regulating the commercial production and distribution of marijuana for adults age 21 and older. Members of the California Assembly Committee on Public Safety have called for the hearing, entitled “Examining the Fiscal and Legal Implication of the Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana.” The hearing will be chaired by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), sponsor of Assembly Bill 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act. It will take place at 10am in room 126 of the State Capitol. A press conference will take place prior to the hearing at 9 am in Capitol Room 317. California NORML Coordinator Dale Gieringer is scheduled to testify before the Committee at noon. NORML has also submitted prepared testimony to the Committee, which is available online. Several representatives from law enforcement, including the California Police Chiefs Association and the Office of the Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, are scheduled to testify in opposition to the bill. “The criminal prohibition of marijuana provides law enforcement and state regulators with no legitimate market controls,” states NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano in prepared testimony. “This absence of state and local government controls jeopardizes rather than promotes public safety. I urge this Committee to move forward with the enactment of sensible regulations for legalizing marijuana.” Tomorrow’s hearing marks one of the first times since 1913 that the California legislature has debated ending criminal prohibition. If you live in California you can contact your member of the Assembly in advance of tomorrow’s historic hearing here." Didn't see it anywhere else on IC so just giving ya'll a heads up. Cali citizens, contact your Assembly people! Source: NORMLs website... https://blog.norml.org/2009/10/27/bre...tion-tomorrow/ More info here: https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=a2dVAWr7p7lk __________________ An Agorist Primer - How To Be Free In An Unfree World The Second Realm Strategy Guide - Developing And Defending Temporary Autonomous Zones Real World Ramifications of Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization - A NORML Whitepaper Last edited by Skip; 10-29-2009 at 05:18 PM..
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10-30-2009, 12:52 PM	#2
Dopeboy668 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Place To Be Posts: 451	wow thats pretty amazing. All I can say is i'll be headin ta cali in the near future if it actually would happen. legalization that is.
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Harvest Capofamiglia Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 937	legalization is far away. but looking a bit closer huh? anyone got an update on the mtgs from yesturday? __________________ "Leave the gun, take the cannolis" CA Medical patient, in compliance with California Prop 215/SB420
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10-30-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
Skip Let's Get Small! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,456	Here's an update on the testimony before the committee reviewing the bill. https://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BAV01ABS1O.DTL A LEO says that legalizing marijuana will increase violence.... LOL! More likely it will decrease it as more ppl turn away from getting drunk towards getting high! You can always count on a LEO to come up with LIES to continue criminalizing a recreation drug. __________________ "America's freedom lies in cannabis." - feltonmuggs "Prohibition is the gateway to fascism." - Treewizard
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10-30-2009, 06:27 PM	#5
DankSide Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 529	I see law enforcement fearing for their arrest records. Marijuana is by far one of the most easy 'drugs' to make an arrest for. God forbid this takes potential arrests away from future officers, you know - at the expense of the growth of our youth and all...
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10-31-2009, 03:21 PM	#6
nephilthim Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 491	leo protecting their share of the budget and it will be less if this moves forward .pity.not.bureaucrats and the meaning conflict of interest?
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11-03-2009, 03:56 AM	#7
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