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First California Marijuana Legalization 2016 Initiative Filed

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 09:46

Two groups filed proposed ballot initiatives to legalize cannabis for adults, and protect the medical marijuana marketplace today.

The “California Craft Cannabis Initiative" was filed by proponents Heather Burke and Omar Figueroa.

The "Compassionate and Sensible Access Act" was filed by Craig Beresh; Jeffrey Byrne; Lanette Davies; Richard Fenton; Kandice Hawes; Donna Lambert; Ronald Mullins; Eric Salerno; Deborah Tharp; Kathie Thelen; and Randall Welty.

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  • Omar Figueroa
  • Northern California lawyer Omar Figueroa — a proponent of the California Craft Cannabis Initiative.

Proponents of the 13-page California Craft Cannabis Initiative call it an inclusive effort  designed to protect California’s rich heritage of artisan cannabis growers. The ballot language is the result of an open-source editing process, combined with legal advice by private and state attorneys, they say.

The Compassionate and Sensible Access Act is a very short, one-page initiative that protects a doctor’s...

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