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Scope of the Problem factual statements on the extent of the problem in the past, current, or future
- The current prohibition policy for marijuana has failed. The monetary expenditure of marijuana enforcement is costly and burden's the fiscal system on the Local, State, and Federal level. Decriminalization of marijuana would De-prioritize law enforcements focus/resources towards minor possession of marijuana while reducing the housing/monetary strain on the Dept. of Corrections.
- Current Marijuana laws cost around 42 billion dollars in a fiscal year to maintain and cause no meaningful decrease of marijuana use.
Past Policy key legislation and milestones including significant policy and funding shifts, major studies, etc.
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1915 Utah becomes the first state to pass Anti-Marijuana law
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1937 the Marijuana Tax Act, banned the production, distribution, sell, use, and possesion. However if one does possess, produce, sell or use marijuana they shall pay all associated taxes importers $24 yearly, producers $1 yearly, selling $3 yearly, use $1 per once.
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1938 The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act gives the FDA full control over drug safety, use, effectiveness, and effect on the non-diseased and/or diseased human body.
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1951 Boggs amendment to the Harrison Narcotic Act enforced mandotory sentences for narcotic violations.
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1956 Narcotics Control Act imposes more serve penalties for narcotic possession and violations.
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1970 The comprehensive drug abuse prevention act and control act. Under act 21 U.S.C. ch.6 Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug making All Possession an criminal offense.
- Penitently laws vary state to state
Current Policy summary of current policies in the form of legislation, programs, and funding
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1956 Narcotics Control Act imposes more serve penalties for narcotic possession and violations.
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1970 The comprehensive drug abuse prevention act and control act. Under act 21 U.S.C. ch.6 Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug making All Possession an criminal offense.
- Penitently laws vary state to state
Key Organizations/Individuals contacts for public and private organizations and key individuals
- Non-Profit - Advocacy/Membership/Network
- The National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws has extensively reviewed this policy, outlining key points and components
- Marijuana Policy Project reviews possible Congressional marijuana reform ideas
- The Drug Policy Alliance explores reform polices for marijuana formed around human rights and science.
- Change The Climate Inc uses psychoeducation to inform children and parents about marijuana.
- Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. This national organization is formed by law enforcement officers explaining how current marijuana prohibition doesn't won't.
Bibliography web sites, reports, articles, and other reference material
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