For Immediate Release:
Marijuana Legalization Effort in California Moves Forward for 2016
Advocates Build Consensus on Initiative Language, Open Call for Proponents
San Jose, CA (March 11, 2015) Efforts to legalize marijuana in California in 2016 are gaining momentum. Americans For Policy Reform (AFPR), the group behind the Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2014 (MCLR), is
announcing the opening of the MCLR 2016 language for input from the
community.
The initiative will establish clear guidelines for Medical
Marijuana and Adult-use Marijuana in addition to allowing for the
production of industrial hemp in the state.
“We
have heard a resounding cry from leaders in the cannabis community
saying they want MCLR in 2016,” stated John Lee, Director of AFPR. “We
feel obligated to help.”
In
2013, MCLR was developed as the first “open-source” or “crowd-sourced”
method for advocates and experts everywhere to contribute directly to
the language of California’s marijuana legalization law. It received an
impressive fiscal analysis from the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO),
in addition to a highly favorable Title & Summary from California
Attorney General Kamala Harris.
“MCLR
2016 is now open for community input. We want to ensure everyone has
another opportunity to address any concerns and contribute to the
initiative,” said Mr. Lee. “We also encourage all serious supporters interested in signing on as a Proponent to contact us immediately.”
What MCLR Would Achieve
According
to Attorney General Kamala Harris, MCLR would, “reduce costs
potentially exceeding one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000)
annually to state and local governments,” related to enforcing certain
marijuana-related offenses, handling the related criminal cases in the
court system and incarcerating marijuana offenders.
Harris also
reported MCLR would add “a few hundred million dollars annually” from
additional tax revenues. Additionally, MCLR stands to create thousands
of jobs in California.
How To Get Involved
The initiative language can be reviewed and ideas can be submitted at www.bit.ly/mclr2016.
Hundreds of advocates, legal experts and concerned citizens have
contributed to the draft so far.
MCLR 2016 language: http://www.bit.ly/mclr2016
2014 Fiscal Analysis from the Legislative Analyst's Office(LAO): http://www.mclr.us/fiscal-impact-estimate-report/
2014 Title & Summary from California Attorney General Kamala Harris: http://www.mclr.us/mclr-2014-title-summary/
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