California s proposition 215, the california compassionate use act, was enacted by the voters and took effect on nov. Patients guide to medical marijuana law in california. Cannabis yields and dosage a guide to the production and use of medical marijuana chris conrad. Californias proposition 215 was the first statewide medical marijuana initiative to pass in the usa 1996 its still the law. In addition, any individual acting in the public interest may enforce proposition 65 by filing a lawsuit against a business alleged to be in violation of this law. Department of health services to create the medical marijuana program mmp. Medical marijuana dispensary ordinance california state. Many californians believe that marijuana has been essentially legal in the state since 1996, when voters passed the compassionate use act prop. Medical marijuana activists won a pair of major court battles this summer and fall upholding the scope and intent of prop. California now joins several states including washington, oregon, and colorado where the personal possession and use of marijuana is decriminalized. California s medical cannabis laws under proposition 215 remain in effect under auma.
Penalties for marijuanarelated activities vary depending on the offense. It provides billions for afterschool programs, job training, drug treatment, and cracking down on impaired driving. On november 8, 2016, the majority of california voters passed proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act prop 64. Your guide to making money in the multibillion dollar marijuana industry. California, 1996, 56% yes vote on prop 215 to add 162. However, it is unlawful to engage in the chemical extraction of a substance as part of the process of manufacturing a controlled substance, which marijuana is. This initiative measure adds a section to the health and safety code. Proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use. It does not apply to chiropractors, herbal therapists, etc.
Guidelines for the security and nondiversion of cannabis grown. Whereas, in 1996, the voters of the state of california approved proposition 215 codified as california health. How to get a medical marijuana card in california 2020 guide. Proposition 215 november 5, 1996 medical use of marijuana. Prop 215 gives patients and their designated primary caregivers the right to possess and cultivate cannabis for their personal medical needs given the recommendation or approval of a california licensed physician. Proposition 215, passed by the voters of california in 1996 and still in effect today, protects only the personal use and cultivation of medical marijuana for. Proposition 28 would alter the california constitution by reducing the total number of years that a california senate or assembly member may serve in legislature. A legal guide to medical marijuana in california greenleaf care. For example, the california legislature adopted strict standards for lead in jewelry that were based on a proposition 65 settlement over the failure to warn about lead in jewelry, and state and federal restrictions on lead in candy are based on the level established in a proposition 65 case. 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. Summary of california proposition 215 the compassionate use.
A person who is required to file an application for a permit under this. In 2000, california voters passed prop 36, an initiative that allowed the dismissal of. California is growing rapidly, putting new pressure each year on our water resources, land, coast, and ocean. For a detailed list of changes to criminal penalties under the act, see appendix i to proposition 64. Any district attorney or city attorney for cities whose population exceeds 750,000 may also enforce proposition 65. They claim it would hold legislators accountable for late budgets by stopping their pay and benefits every day the budget is late. Also known as the compassionate use act, it ensured that california became the first american state to legalize medicinal marijuana in the modern era. New proposition 65 requirements to take effect on august 2018. The california attorney generals office enforces proposition 65. The full name is the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act. A this section shall be known and may be cited as the. All portable indoor air cleaning devices sold in california must be certified by the california air resources board carb.
This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. The resentencing provisions allow only a limited right to resentencing, excluding persons. A sales tax for public safety born out of eraf in 1992, facing serious budget deficits, the california legislature and governor wilson instructed county auditors to shift the allocation of local property tax revenues from local government to educational revenue. Prop 215 and rulings 14 senate bill 420 basics of california statutory law 15 patients, caregivers, cities and counties 16 coops and collectives 17. California voters approve prop 2 with 64 percent of the vote, requiring that egglaying hens, calves, and pigs have enough room to stand up, lie down, turn around and extend their limbs. Under california law, it is currently illegal to possess, cultivate, or distribute marijuana. 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. Proposition 65 fact sheet for tenants california office of. Wtf is going on with medical marijuana in california. 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. Official title and summary prepared by the attorney. 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. The passage of proposition 215 is considered a significant victory for medical marijuana.
Patients guide to medical marijuana law in california canorml. This measure amends state law to allow persons to grow or possess marijuana for medical use when recommended by a physician. By january, with only three months to go before the deadline, the situation was looking dire. California proposition 215, the medical marijuana initiative. Nov 08, 2016 california quick guide to propositions. Proposition 4 7 created new misdemeanors and reclassified several felony theft offenses as misdemeanors. Even today, two and a half years since the passage of proposition 215, patients in california and other states live in fear of harassment, arrest, and prosecution. Approved by california voters in november, 1996, proposition 218 represents a new approach to limiting local government revenue powers. The california cannabis industry is booming and, thanks to technology, its easier than ever to become a legal cannabis patient by getting your prop 215 card and gain access to all that this incredible herb has to offer. 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. League of california cities city attorneys department annual conference fish camp, california may 5, 2011 introduction. Prop 2 prevents drivers injured in a car accident from obtaining damages for their pain and suffering even when the accident was not their fault if they lack car insurance or the car they were driving was not covered by insurance. Recent court decisions require that officers have specific training in the compassionate use act and other provisions, to qualify as an expert when arresting persons in possession of quantities of marijuana, and are claiming the exemption under proposition 215. Proposition 218 guide for special districts 3 on november 5, 1996, california voters approved proposition 218, the socalled right to vote on taxes act.
Arizona passed prop 200 by an even higher 65% majority. Law enforcement and public safety leaders support prop. It controls, regulates and taxes marijuana use, and has the nations strictest protections for children. In 1986, california voters approved an initiative to address their growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. Under prop 215, medical patients and caregivers will still be entitled to grow however much is. To be certified, air cleaners must be tested for electrical safety and ozone emissions, and meet an ozone emission concentration limit of 0. Added november 5, 1996, by initiative proposition 215, sec. Instead of going through a cumbersome, stressamplifying experience of. The golden state is the one that started it all with proposition 215 in 1996. Proposition 36 directly addressed the question of retroactivity in the resentencing provisions under penal code section 1170. In 1996, the voters of the state of california approved proposition 215 codified as california health and safety code section 162. Proposition 65 in plain language california office of.
Under current state law, the possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana generally is illegal in california. Regulating marijuana in california public policy institute. Prop 64 explained presentation this is a pdf from a powerpoint presentation that has been presented throughout california to explain the how and why of the adult use of marijuana act, prop 64, on california s 2016 ballot. Proposition 215 does not restrict the use of marijuana to aids, cancer, glaucoma and other serious illnesses. Proposition 65 fact sheet for tenants office of environmental health hazard assessment california environmental protection agency this. The current proposition 65 list is dated january 03, 2020. Its the only pdf file viewer that can open and interact with all types of pdf. Americans for safe access california legal manual cal. Medical use of marijuanacannabis has been legal since proposition 215, the compassionate. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. California proposition 215 compassionate use act 162. In 1996, california enacted proposition 215, becoming the first state to legalize medical. How to get a prop 215 card in california online sf weekly.
Californias marijuana laws were further relaxed in 2011 when lawmakers. Proposition 215 pdf text of californias proposition 215. November when they vote on proposition 64, the adult use of marijuana act. There are plenty of qualified californians with good ideas who cant compete in todays moneydriven elections. Adult use of marijuana act resentencing procedures and other selected provisions, by judge richard couzens, superior court of placer county ret. The current proposition 65 list is available online below, as a pdf or excel download or through westlaw. California, local, and federal laws on medical marijuana california medical use of marijuanacannabis has been legal since proposition 215, the compassionate use act, passed in 1996 cal. Propositions california legislative analysts office.
Cr325 revised 0 201 petition for redesignation of sentence superior court of california, county of sacramento. The law makes it legal for patients and their designated primary caregivers to possess and cultivate marijuana for their personal medical use given the recommendation or approval of. Proposition 172 facts a primer on the public safety augmentation fund background. Living with proposition 26 of 2010 the california local. Proposition 51, also known as the multiple defendants tort damage liability act, changed california s rules about who must pay for noneconomic damages assessed in lawsuits. 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.
Supporters say that proposition 25 would reform californias broken state budget process. The new misdemeanor provisions do not apply to persons with one or more prior convictions for offenses under penal code section 667e2civ or for sex offenses that require registration under penal code section 290c. Pamphlets california ballot propositions and initiatives. Proposition 36, the substance abuse and crime prevention act sacpa, which was enacted through initiative process with the support of 61 percent of california voters in november 2000. This genuine honda part fits the hrr, hrx, hrz, hrs216, hrb216, and hrb217 honda lawn mowers. Proposition 215, or the compassionate use act of 1996, is a california law permitting the use. Exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana recommended by a physician from criminal laws which otherwise. Proposition 215 scholarly commons university of the pacific.
California quick guide to propositions california secretary. 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. Cannabis marijuana was listed in medical texts to treat over 100 different health conditions, prior to its ban in 1937 over the objections of the ama. Prop 15 helps to get big money out of important public policy.
The law gives producers more than six years to prepare for its implementation in 2015. Apr 06, 2017 proposition 65, also known as the california safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986, requires the governor to publish a list of chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer or reproductive harm and businesses to provide a clear and reasonable warning prior to exposing any person to a listed chemical. Proposition 218 amended the california constitution by adding articles xiii c article xiii c and xiii d article xiii d, which affect the ability of special districts and other. Districts stronger together proposition 218 guide for. Proposition 215 makes it legal for patients and their designated primary. The excel document also includes the listing mechanism for each chemical listing and the safe harbor level, if one has been adopted.
The measure made it legal for individuals to use cannabis in california for medical purposes with a recommendation from a licensed physician. While prior actions originating with proposition of 1978 concentrated on taxes, mainly the property tax, proposition 218 changes the focus to two other revenue sourcesassessments and fees. Friends of prop 64 can arrange to set up this or another presentation for your organization or event. Living with proposition 26 of 2010 many local fees will fit within seven categories of exemptions on nov. Proposition 215 does not restrict the use of marijuana to. This is a collection of the voter information pamphlets for all california general and special elections from 19112018. Proposition 215 created a new exemption from state criminal penalties for medical use of. California s proposition 215 was the first statewide medical marijuana initiative to pass in the usa 1996 its still the law. California led the nation in legalizing medical marijuana cannabis. The voters of the state of california approved proposition 215 codified as health. Ca cannabis collective law to sunset on january 9, 2019.
California s then attorney general dan lungren, a republican, declared his intention to implement proposition 215 as narrowly as possible. 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. Proposition 172 facts the california local government. Californias law of government revenues has been dominated for a generation by initiatives beginning with proposition in 1979, prop 4s gann limit the. Water recycling funding program guidelines amended on october 16, 2019 california state water resources control board. In 1996, california voters passed proposition 215, officially titled. California proposition 214, regulations on healthcare. Currently, legislators may serve 14 years total with a maximum of six years in the state assembly and eight years in the state senate. The adult use of marijuana act auma proposition 64 was a 2016 voter initiative to legalize cannabis in california.
Even lawyers are in disagreement over how the golden states old rules interact with new ones. That law moved all drugs to a situation that would allow doctors to recommend them. Proposition 65 in plain language office of environmental health hazard assessment california environmental protection agency what is proposition 65. The initiative passed with 57% voter approval and became law on november 9, 2016, leading to recreational cannabis sales in california by january 2018. Petition for redesignation of sentence proposition 47. Frequently asked questions view all state of california. On november 5, 1996, california voters passed proposition 215, which decriminalized the. It was enacted, on november 5, 1996, by means of the initiative process, and passed with 5,382,915 55.
What are proposition 215 prop 215 san mateo county health. That initiative became the safe drinking water and toxic. Supporters also say proposition 25 would end budget gridlock by allowing a majority of legislators to pass the budget. Nov 02, 2016 there were 433,000 obstacles to turning prop 215 a. Proposition 64 reduces the punishment for many marijuanarelated offenses. The honda air cleaner is an air filter for use with a honda walkbehind mower. Whereas the baseline penalty for felony drug possession in california ranges from 16 months to 3 years,11 proposition 36 allows people convicted of. Proposition 215 was intended to enable persons who are in need of marijuana for medical purposes to. Proposition 215, the california compassionate use act. In 1996, california voters approved proposition 215, the compassionate use. Medical cannabis legal in california for over 20 years voters passed proposition 215 in november 1996. California certified air cleaning devices california air. 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.