In the interest of the efficient use of law enforcement resources, enhancing revenue for public purposes, and individual freedom, the people of the state of colorado find and declare that the use of marijuana should be legal for persons twentyone. Nov 20, 2012 its a huge victory for the campaign to regulate marijuana like alcohol, the propot group behind amendment 64. Amendment 64 passed by approximately 55 percent of the vote in the november 2012 election, and was proclaimed as an amendment to article xviii of the colorado constitution on december 10, 2012. Amendment 64 conflicts with federal law marijuana remains a schedule 1 drug as defined by the controlled substances act csa federal law will continue to ban the production, manufacture, transportation and distribution of marijuana in colorado regardless of the. Shall there be an amendment to the colorado constitution 2 concerning marijuana, and, in connection therewith, providing for the regulation 3 of marijuana. Repeal amendment 64 in colorado allowing the recreational. Colorado legalization began when voters approved constitutional amendment 64 in 2012. This bill mandated that the division of criminal justice in the department of public safety conduct a study of the impacts of. Colorados amendment 64 was a huge step forward for marijuana legalization, but was it the right move for colorado. This amendment, adopted in 2012 for colorado, legalizes the recreational use of marijuana.
The fiscal impact of amendment 64 on state revenues. In 20, following the passage of amendment 64 which allows for the retail sale and possession of marijuana, the colorado general assembly enacted senate bill. Over the past eight years in colorado, we have argued that it is irrational to punish adults for choosing to use a product that is far less harmful than alcohol, mason tvert, codirector of the campaign, said in a statement. Amendment 64 proposes amending the colorado constitution to. Oct 09, 2012 this weedist series is dedicated to stopping the misinformation 3 meg pdf, no on 64 fact sheet being spread to prevent colorado voters from legalizing recreational marijuana for adults over 21 via amendment 64. Since the the law in colorado legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, colorado amendment 64, was implemented on january 1, 2014, the number of drug related deaths has increased substantially. Amendment 64 to the colorado constitution, which legalized possession of small amounts of marijuana, deprived the state of its power to continue to prosecute cases where there was a conviction for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. For mally, they approved amendment 64, modifying the state constitution.
Amendment 64 was designed to enhance individuals freedom, increase revenue for public purposes, and optimize law enforcements limited resources. Amendment 64 the basics of the colorado marijuana law. A colorado marijuana legalization amendment, also known as amendment 64, was on the november 6, 2012 ballot in colorado as an initiated constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The language of colorado constitutional amendment 64. Revised final draft amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana 1 amendment 64 proposes amending the colorado constitution to. In 2012, colorado was one of the two states to entertain the idea of. Amendment 64 allows for an adult 21 years or older to. In november 2012, colorado voters decided to experiment with marijuana. Colorado commission on criminal and juvenile justice drug.
Amendment 64 legalize marijuana election results this election, for amendment 64 legalize marijuana, is. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana 1 ballot title. Following the introduction of amendment 64 into state law, colorado courts experienced a rapid decrease in marijuana charges from 10,327 in 2012 to 2,036 in 2014. The tale of one of many who has taken information they learned on and had the courage to use that knowledge to treat their own.
Forest service land, which is federal government property. Amendment 64 legalizes certain activities related to marijuana under colorado law, yet amendment 64 specifically authorizes the university as a school and an employer to prohibit the possession and use of marijuana. Colorado amendment 64 was a successful popular initiative ballot measure to amend the. However, adults are still prohibited from consuming marijuana openly and publicly. The historic amendment 64 was enacted into law by 55% of the voters of colorado and went into effect december 10, 2012. The amendment legalized the recreational possession and use of marijuana for persons above the age of twentyone. Last tuesday, coloradans overwhelming passed amendment 64 55% to 45% which will regulate marijuana like alcohol statewide. Colorado amendment 64 official campaign website 11112. Amendment 64 removed all penalties criminal and civil for the private use, possession, and cultivation of a limited amount of marijuana by adults 21 and older. A similar measure was on the 2006 ballot in the state, where it was defeated. The tale of wren by wren smilingdeer, lady of the wood. Amendment 64, the colorado marijuana law is a stepping stone to the federal legalization of marijuana. This is the definitive amendment 64 faq created by the primary authors of amendment 64. Colorado amendment 64 marijuana legalization foundations.
Dec 05, 2016 indisputably, colorado amendment 64 has successfully achieved just that. Amendment 64 conflicts with federal law marijuana remains a schedule 1 drug as defined by the controlled substances act csa federal law will continue to ban the production, manufacture, transportation and distribution of marijuana in colorado regardless of the voters decision on amendment 64. Amendment 64 was passed by colorado voters as a ballot initiative on november 6, 2012, and was adopted as an amendment to the colorado constitution on december 10. In 2012, colorado was one of the two states to entertain the idea of the legalization of marijuana. Personal use and regulation of marijuana 1 purpose and findings. Amendment 64 presents issues of first impression in colorado and in the united states, as no other state except washington state has legalized. Task force report on the implementation of amendment 64.
Our historic work has made headlines across the world from japan to india to belize. After 80 long years, colorado has finally ended the failed policy of marijuana prohibition. The constitutional amendment allowed for the personal possession, cultivation and private use of marijuana in the state of colorado for people over 21 years of age. In november 2012, colorado voters passed amendment 64, which legalizes marijuana possession for adults under state law and requires the. Colorado marijuana laws including information for dispensaries, growers and the marijuana industry covered by amendment 64. Posted in amendment 64, and pot, article xviii, article xviii of the constitution of the state of colorado is amended, cannabidiol, cannabis, cannabis, cannabis drug, cannabis cultivation, cannabis issue, cannabis legalization, cannabis plant, clinics and practices, co, colorado, colorado constitutional amendment 64, colorado dispensary. This ballot initiative, formally titled colorado amendment 44, amassed the necessary signatures for placement on the november. Task force report on the implementation of amendment 64 state of colorado office of the governor department of revenue office of legal counsel executive directors office 121 state capitol building 75 sherman st. Yes, we made history november 2012 by legalizing marijuana under colorado law. Make colorado the only state where it is legal to grow, transport and sell marijuana for recreational use. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado.
Since then, various mechanisms of state government have been looking at how to implement the amendment, including how best to regulate and tax the sale of recreational marijuana. Colorado became the first state to begin legal sales when retail stores opened in january 2014. Make colorado the first state to try to profit from the legalization of marijuana at the expense of its children. Heres what colorado has decided on amendment 64 releaf. Charter amendment 64 july 10, 20 colorado commission on criminal and juvenile justice page 2 of 4 the work of the reconstituted drug policy task force will be conducted within a four month period. The first day that cannabis was legal in colorado 37 people died of cannabis related causes. Law on the books history and description of amendment 64s legal language. Why is marijuana use completely illegal on the mountain. In addition, although amendment 64 passed in colorado, the possession and use of marijuana is still prohibited under federal. Marijuana arrests in colorado after the passage of amendment 64.
The constitutional amendment allowed for the personal possession, cultivation and private use of. It angered thousands when colorado springs decided not to plunge into recreationalmarijuana sales, but this citys found. Colorados voters passed amendment 64 in november 2012, legal. Amendment 64 also decriminalizes under state law the processing. For an interactive map showing amendment 64related decisions, click here. All village or base area outdoor space, walkways, etc is considered public space under colorado state law. Shall there be an amendment to the colorado constitution. The current, and only, colorado state constitution was drafted march 14, 1876, approved by colorado voters july 1, 1876, and took effect upon the statehood of colorado on august 1, 1876. Colorado amendment 64 was a successful popular initiative ballot measure to amend the constitution of the state of colorado, outlining a statewide drug policy for cannabis. Colorados amendment 64 was enacted in november 2012. Additionally, the amendment directed the colorado department of revenue to develop regulations to. Amendment 64 establishes the legalized recreational use of marijuana and marijuana infused products in colorado. Californian here have questions on the impact of amendment 64.
A comparison would be appropriate for this historic amendment. Federal enforcement remains a very real concern, though, with the potential. Colorado voters approved amendment 64 in november 2012, legalizing the production, sale and use of adult recreational marijuana under colorado law. Colorado marijuana legalization initiative, amendment 64. Be it enacted by the people of the state of colorado article xviii of the constitution of the state of colorado is amended by the addition of a new section to read. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana ballot title. On november 7 th, 2006 colorado constituents had their first opportunity to vote on the legalization of marijuana consumption and possession by individuals of 21 years or older. Section 3 for personal use of marijuana, and section 4 pertains to the cultivation and distribution of cannabis and cannabis infused products. This weedist series is dedicated to stopping the misinformation 3 meg pdf, no on 64 fact sheet being spread to prevent colorado voters from legalizing recreational marijuana for adults over 21 via amendment 64. Is a collection of cannabis centered poetry in a neobeatnik style. Use of marijuana is illegal on the mountain because vail mountain operates on u.
The state was also mandated to establish a framework for taxation and regulation so adults could. Indisputably, colorado amendment 64 has successfully achieved just that. Colorado marijuana lawyer amendment 64 legal advice and. This is the definitive amendment 64 faq created by. By a margin of 55 45%, colorado voters replaced marijuana prohibition with a model that legalizes marijuana for adults and taxes and regulates it like alcohol. Its a huge victory for the campaign to regulate marijuana like alcohol, the propot group behind amendment 64. A poetry book centered on pot written by cannabis activist and artist under the influence, breezy kiefair. An overview of colorados new approach to marijuana on november 6, 2012, voters in colorado chose a new approach to their states marijuana policies.
The work of the task force to implement amendment 64 digital. Amendment 64 promised voters that regulating cannabisfor adult use would generate tax revenue to benefit colorado schools. Amendment 64 is wrong for colorado amendment 64 negatively affects colorado business amendment 64 would. Implications of amendment 64 on november 6, the voters of colorado passed amendment 64 which amended the colorado constitution by decriminalizing the personal cultivation, possession and use of recreational marijuana by persons 21 years or older and regulating it in the same manner as alcohol. Excise tax of 15% of average market rate, sales to retail stores retail tax of 15% 10% before july 2017 local government receive 10% of this tax. The passage of amendment 64, the amendment to regulate marijuana like alcohol, will begin the longoverdue process of restricting minors access to cannabis. Repeal amendment 64 in colorado allowing the recreational use.
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