Text of proposed law this initiative measure is submitted to the people in accordance with the provisions of article ii, section 8 of the constitution. Proposition 215 is based on legislation passed twice by both houses of. California proposition 65 continental refrigerator. Proposition 215, also known as the compassionate use act of 1996, was a proposition in the state of california on the november 5, 1996 ballot. The use, however, of marijuana under california proposition 215 or of any schedule i drug under arizona proposition 200 is not a legitimate medical explanation. Proposition 64, the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act, commonly known as the adult use of marijuana act. Official title and summary prepared by the attorney. Proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use. Mar 19, 2009 proposition 215, also known as the compassionate use act of 1996, was a proposition in the state of california on the november 5, 1996 ballot. California was the first state to establish a medical cannabis program, enacted by proposition 215 in 1996 and senate bill 420 in 2003. He fled to canada in 2001 to escape the possibility of incarceration for an extended period.
Proposition 215, or the compassionate use act of 1996, is a california law allowing the use of medical cannabis despite marijuanas lack of the normal food and drug administration testing for safety and efficacy. A to ensure that seriously ill californians have the right to. Download pdf california proposition 65 product manual disclaimer. Medical marijuana in the workplace advocacy california. Proposition 215 would also protect patients from criminal penalties for marijuana, but only if they have a doctors recommendation for its use. Proposition 215 use of medical marijuana on a rental property californias proposition 215, known as the. Steve kubby, coauthor of california proposition 215. The excel document also includes the listing mechanism for each chemical listing and the safe harbor level, if one has been adopted.
Contains sponsors, opponents, background, analysis, funders, quotations from proponents and opponents, and status of proposition 215, and how california ranks with other states in pastmonth drug use and pastyear drug dependence. Californias proposition 215 was the first statewide medical marijuana initiative to pass in the usa 1996. On june 6th, 1978, nearly twothirds of californias voters passed proposition, reducing property tax rates on homes, businesses and farms by about 57%. Administration response to arizona proposition 200 and california proposition 215.
Proposition 215, or the compassionate use act of 1996, is a california law permitting the use of medical cannabis despite marijuanas lack of the normal food and drug administration testing for safety and efficacy. California proposition 214, also known as the healthcareconsumer protection initiative, was on the november 5, 1996 general election ballot in california as an initiated state statute, where it was defeated. California proposition 215 this was a california state proposition on the nov. The passage of proposition 215 is considered a significant victory for medical marijuana. If proposition 214 had been approved, it would have established additional regulations on how health care businesses in the state operated. Proposition 215, the california compassionate use act, was enacted by the voters and took effect on nov.
Proposition 215 created a new exemption from state criminal penalties for medical use of. Exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana recommended by a physician from criminal laws which otherwise prohibit possession or cultivation of marijuana. Washington, californias proposition 64 also contains a provision that prohibits smoking or use of marijuana where smoking tobacco already is prohibited. How to get a prop 215 card in california online sf weekly. When proposition 215 and california senate bill 420 passed in the state of california, people seeking to use marijuana for medical purposes became able to be issued a recommendation from a licenced medical practitioner for the legal use of cannabis doctors and physicians issue these prop 215 recommendations in lieu of a writing a prescription, since marijuana is not federally legal.
Aug 25, 2008 sacramentocalifornia attorney general edmund g. Proposition 215 california was the first to decriminalize the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in 1996 with the passage of proposition 215, though leaving virtually all regulation to local governments. This changing legal landscape has left employers wondering about their rights and responsibilities. California proposition 65 aws disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on this safety and health fact sheet. On november 5, 1996, california voters passed proposition 215, which decriminalized the cultivation and use of marijuana by seriously ill individuals upon a physicians recommendation. Official title and summary prepared by the attorney general. The full text of this document is currently available in pdf format. Proposition 209 also known as the california civil rights initiative or ccri is a california ballot proposition which, upon approval in november 1996, amended the state constitution to prohibit state governmental institutions from considering race, sex, or ethnicity, specifically in the areas of public employment, public contracting, and public education. This constitutional amendment protects taxpayers by limiting the.
Dibenza,canthracene cancer 215587 december 26, 2014 dibenza,hanthracene cancer 53703 january 1, 1988. This document has been published in the federal register. Ca secretary of state vote96 text of proposition 215. The current proposition 65 list is dated january 03, 2020. California proposition 65 compliance requirements last updated. Penalties for marijuanarelated activities vary depending on the offense. Nov 10, 2016 proposition 64, the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act, commonly known as the adult use of marijuana act. California proposition 215, the medical marijuana initiative. Added november 5, 1996, by initiative proposition 215, sec. The california supreme court has ruled that marijuana is as legal as any prescription drug under state law. Patients guide to medical marijuana law in california. Use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. This initiative measure adds a section to the health and safety code. Proposition 215 allows physicians to recommend marijuana in writing or verbally, but if the recommendation is verbal, the doctor can be required to verify it under oath.
California proposition 215, also known as the medical use of marijuana initiative or the compassionate use act, was on the november 5, 1996 general election ballot in california as an initiated state statute, where it was approved the passage of proposition 215 is considered a significant victory for medical marijuana. Oct 23, 2018 on november 8, 2016, the majority of california voters passed proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act prop 64. It was enacted, on november 5, 1996, by means of the initiative process, and passed with 5,382,915 55. Proposition 215 would also protect patients from criminal penalties for marijuana, but only if.
California s proposition 215 was the first statewide medical marijuana initiative to pass in the usa 1996. Proposition 215 use of medical marijuana on a rental property californias proposition 215, known as the compassionate use act, was approved by voters in 1996. The law makes it legal for patients and their designated primary caregivers to possess and cultivate marijuana for thier personal medical use given the recommendation or approval of a. The environment prior to proposition prior to proposition, the property tax rate throughout california averaged a little less than 3% of market value. Nov, 2009 california proposition 215 this was a california state proposition on the nov. California proposition 215, also known as the medical use of marijuana initiative or the compassionate use act, was on the november 5, 1996 general election ballot in california as an initiated state statute, where it was approved.
Text of california proposition 215 text law this initiative was submitted to the people in accordance with the provisions of article ii, section 8 of the constitution. In 2015, the california legislature enacted a comprehensive regulatory framework for the licensing and enforcement of cultivation. It exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate. Criminal penalties vary, depending on the amount of marijuana involved. When proposition 215 and california senate bill 420 passed in the state of california, people seeking to use marijuana for medical purposes became able to be issued a recommendation from a licenced medical practitioner for the legal use of cannabis. Proposition 215 was enacted to ensure that seriously ill. Summary of california proposition 215 the compassionate use. Under current state law, it is a crime to grow or possess marijuana, regardless of whether the marijuana is used to ease pain or other symptoms associated with illness. Exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for medical treatment recommended by a physician from criminal laws which otherwise prohibit possession or cultivation of marijuana. California now joins several states including washington, oregon, and colorado where the personal possession and use of marijuana is decriminalized. Background in november 1996, california voters passed proposition 218, the right to vote on taxes act. Proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use of. The current proposition 65 list is available online below, as a pdf or excel download or through westlaw.
California s proposition 215 was the first statewide medical marijuana voter initiative adopted in the usa. California proposition 214, also known as the healthcareconsumer protection initiative, was on the november 5, 1996 general election ballot in california as an initiated state statute, where it was defeated if proposition 214 had been approved, it would have established additional regulations on how health care businesses in the state operated. Summary of california proposition 215 the compassionate. Under current state law, the possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana generally is illegal in california. Proposition 218 gave taxpayers the right to vote on all local taxes, and requires taxpayer approval of property related assessments and fees. Administration response to arizona proposition 200 and california proposition 215 a notice by the executive office of the president and the office of national drug control policy on 02111997 document details. California proposition 214, regulations on healthcare. A proposition 218 specialist law firm representing local governments in california concluded that the california cannabis coalition case was a narrow decision that leaves the twothirdsvoterapproval requirement for local taxes in place and makes only a very modest change to earlier understandings of proposition 218 and the law of initiatives. In 1996, california enacted proposition 215, becoming the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Proposition 215, also known as the compassionate use act, allows people the right to obtain and use cannabis for any illness if they obtain a recommendation from a doctor. Federal register administration response to arizona. Two decades later, the state has large, well established groups of growers, processors, and retailers.
As a matter of fact and a matter of federal law, marijuana and other drugs. Proposition 215 does not permit anyone to drive under the influence of marijuana. On november 8, 2016, the majority of california voters passed proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act prop 64. Kubby was a coauthor of californias compassionate use act of 1996, also known as proposition 215. Cannabis marijuana was listed in medical texts to treat over 100 different conditions, prior to its ban in 1937 over the objections of the ama. Proposition 215 allows patients to cultivate their own marijuana simply because federal laws prevent the sale of marijuana, and a state initiative cannot overrule those laws.
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