Amendment 64: The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012

Amendment 64: The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012

Amendment 64: The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012By: Hayes Curry

The Vote (11/6/12)Yes: 1,383,139 (55.32%)No: 1,116,894 (44.68%)

Result: Legalization of the recreational use of marijuana by those age 21 and over within the state of Colorado.

2013 Enactment ProblemsHealth Concerns:Is the use of marijuana harmful?Social impacts:Will this look good for the state?Economic impacts:Taxation legislation did not pass with the amendment.

HealthAnti:AnxietyIncreased Heart RateShort-term memory lossDecreased intra-ocular pressureCancer

HealthPro:Proven to help control numerous problems:Glaucoma, Epilepsy, migraines, etcRelieves StressReduces pain

Social ConcernsAnti:Legalization could cause unwanted touristsDrug is still federally illegalBad examples for kidsGateway drug

Social ConcernsPro: Regulation WorksLess underage accessFreedoms of the United States Will have same view as alcohol, which is legal.

Economic ImpactAnti:No taxes have passedNo funding to educationExpensive to regulate

Economic ImpactPro:Excise tax will fund Colorado schools OR Marijuana sales tax to fund regulation.Less money spent on Marijuana arrests

MediationNecessary tax legislation must be passed15% mandatory excise taxMarijuana Sales Tax to cover enforcementStrict guidelines and regulations passed by congress by July 1, 2013.

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