{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/prop-64/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_6868-markdown","title":"I have a card from on line source.  What will I need after prop 64 passes in order to get a state card?","slug":"i-have-a-card-from-on-line-source-what-will-i-need-after-prop-64-passes-in-order-to-get-a-state-card","content":"\n_____________________\nIf you plan to purchase marijuana as a recreational user under Prop 64, the only thing you will need is valid state identification showing you are 21 and older.\n\nIf you are a medical patient, you can acquire a card by following the instructions linked below, but you are not required to do so. You would not have to pay a sales and use tax on marijuana purchases if you have this card:\n\nhttps://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/MMP/Pages/MMP%20Top%203%20Questions.aspx\n\nleemeryash\n_____________________\nYou can get a state card now. See here: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/MMP/Pages/default.aspx After Prop. 64 passes, you will still be able to obtain a recommendation online. You will only need to have a state ID card in order to take advantage of the sales tax discount at an adult use store. You can still use your online rec to access a dispensary now or one licensed under MCRSA starting January 2018. However, if you choose to get a state card and Prop. 64 passes, you will be able to use it at any dispensary and get the sales tax discount starting Nov. 9th!\n\namandareiman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6866-markdown","title":"I heard on the radio today that voting 'Yes' for Prop 64 is like a vote for Big Tobacco?","slug":"i-heard-on-the-radio-today-that-voting-yes-for-prop-64-is-like-a-vote-for-big-tobacco","content":"\"This interview was the former drug policy director for Obama, named Kevin Sabet. He says that people are primarily for Prop 64 because it reduces incarceration and criminal penalties. His point is that this should be a prop or new regulations on its own and that Prop 64 is going to bolster the next movement of tobacco and alcohol. Thoughts on this appreciated.\"\n_____________________\nKevin Sabet has a very specific position. He does not believe in medical cannabis as a plant. He believes it should be taken over by the pharmaceutical industry and made into a :\"real\" medicine. He does not think people can use cannabis responsibly without becoming dependent on it. He does not think people should go to jail for pot, he thinks they should go to treatment. He is smart enough to know that the public does not buy his reefer madness anymore. So, he creates messaging he knows will scare the public: big business x tobacco/alcohol. However, there is no evidence of tobacco companies having any interest in cannabis. Nor is there evidence that cannabis consumers want big business to run their industry. Those who support Prop. 64 include social justice, public health and environmental rights organizations. The California Medical Association and the California Academy of Preventive Medicine both endorse Prop. 64.\n\namandareiman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6865-markdown","title":"Do I need to remain a medical patient after Prop64?","slug":"do-i-need-to-remain-a-medical-patient-after-prop64","content":"\"If the benefit of being a patient is solely the break on the 7.25% State tax - yet it will cost a $100 State registration fee - then that means I would need to spend over $1500/yr on cannabis medication to break even. That, along with the privacy issues around registering with state, mean that I have no incentive of being a medical user - or am I missing something?\"\n_____________________\nThe proposition caps recommendation fees at $100, so if you previously paid $50, it's probably still going to be $50.\n\nThere are other benefits- prop 64 caps the amount of cannabis you can have at 1 ounce and caps the number of plants you can grow at 6. Those rules don't apply for medical patients.\n\nzestom","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6863-markdown","title":"All these local cities are scrambling to pass laws in response to Prop 64.","slug":"all-these-local-cities-are-scrambling-to-pass-laws-in-response-to-prop-64","content":"\"Whats going on here? Why the panic?\"\n_____________________\nMany are concerned that there will be a mushrooming of cannabis businesses in their backyards. Others want to keep delivery services out. I think they believe it will ruin their towns and some feel a panic regarding new legalization. Hopefully things will settle down and people will find reasonable ground for regulations which will allow for job creation and some economic prosperity.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6860-markdown","title":"Whats the connection between Prop 64 and Prop 215?","slug":"whats-the-connection-between-prop-64-and-prop-215","content":"\n_____________________\nProp. 64 maintains the concept of medical marijuana but subjects medical marijuana users to new taxes: a 15% state tax. Prop. 64 allows people to pay $100/yr. for a state-registered medical marijuana card that exempts a person from this tax. However, prop. 64 also allows counties and cities to levy additional taxes on marijuana, and those governments don't have to exempt medical marijuana sales from taxation.\n\nacohn\n_____________________\nProp 64 and Prop 215 are both California ballot initiatives designed to address Cannabis - the connections pretty much end there. \n\nGenerally, Prop. 215 was a measure passed in 1996 to allow qualified medical patients the right to cultivate and possess marijuana. The measure was broadened in 2004 to allow medical patients the right to form and join \"collectives,\" which today are more commonly seen as dispensaries. Most recently, the California legislature, with the input of industry, has passed laws to eventually replace the patient collective system and maintain a state licensed medical cannabis system (Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act - MCRSA). Patients under MCRSA will have explicit state recognition and protections. MCRSA still requires local approval for operators. \n\nProp 64, however, is an entirely different measure intended to tax and regulate the recreational (non-medical) use of Cannabis. Generally, this means that Cannabis would be available for purchase at licensed dispensaries for anyone 21 and older. Like MCRSA, local governments would still be able to restrict operations under Prop 64, but they would not be allowed to receive any of the tax revenue/grants from Prop 64 if they chose to do so. Prop 64 is more akin to regulating certain sales of Cannabis like alcohol. \n\nProp 64 would not eliminate Medical Cannabis in CA and tax distinctions would still exist. For example, Prop 64 explicitly excludes the sales and use tax from medical cannabis.\n\nleemeryash\n_____________________\nHi there! Prop 215 and Prop 64 are 2 separate bills re: marijuana. Prop 215 aka the Compassionate Care Act relates to medicinal marijuana whereas Prop 64 relates to recreational marijuana. Prop 64 does not change or negate Prop 215 and medical patients rights are still intact. I encourage you to check out this video on our website re: this. https://www.hellomd.com/answers/5817cc797d130e00074007c7/what-will-happen-to-proposition-215-if-proposition-64-passes-the-ballot\n\nI hope that helps!\n\nmelissa\n_____________________\nTo add to @melissa's answer, here's the transcript for the video that she links to, addressing your question. Our Chief Medical Officer Perry Solomon, M.D. and our Co-founder Pamela Hadfield break down Prop 64 and Prop 215, and how they're related: \n\nPamela Hadfield: So Perry, if Prop 64 passes, what is actually going to happen to Prop 215, which is commonly known as The Compassionate Care Act?\n\nDr. Perry Solomon: Well, it was passed over 20 years ago, and essentially Prop 64 does not negate or change anything in Prop 215. The rights that you had to use medical cannabis, to grow medical cannabis, depending on where you live remain intact. There are certain things that are added to Prop 215 that you'll have to do, but in essence Prop 215 does not change your medicinal cannabis rights, of being able to obtain it and to possess it and to grow it in the appropriate conditions.\n\nPH: That's great. And so it sounds to me like Prop 64 is actually a layer on top of Prop 215. And Prop 64 is about legalizing cannabis recreationally, taxation control and regulation. Nothing else changes around the rights of the patient.\n\nPS: Well, I like to look at it as, it's not on top of. They're two separate bills, they’re two separate propositions that exist independently and only intersect in one or two or three separate areas. Prop 215 was for medicinal; Prop 64 is for recreational.\n\nPH: That's great. Well, that's the answer.\n\nHope this helps!\n\nlyp\n_____________________\nThe only real connection that Prop 215 and Prop 64 share is that they address cannabis.\n\nProp 215, otherwise known as the Compationate Use Act, addresses medical cannabis. It allows patients, and defined caregivers, the ability to posses and cultivate cannbabis medicinally. \n\nProp 64, on the other hand, address the recreational use of cannabis. It legalizes the use of cannabis under state law for those 21 and older. It allows local regulation and taxation on cannabis, and even authorizes the resentencing and destruction of records for prior cannabis convictions. \n\nAs mentioned before, Prop 64 does not negate Prop 215. Medical patients are still protected under Prop 215, and even qualify for a tax break when purchasing medicine. Although, you must register your medical recommendation with your local county in order to reap the tax benefits. \n\nRyanG","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6856-markdown","title":"Prop 64 is a bad deal and I am voting against it","slug":"prop-64-is-a-bad-deal-and-i-am-voting-against-it","content":"\"Californians should hold out for a better deal.  The Cannabis industry will generate billions in tax revenue for California but Prop 64 is the wrong deal for California.    It delegates billions of dollars to new obscure anti-cannabis law enforcement and drug programs and does nothing for actual needs like improving schools and highways.\n\nCalifornia should hold out for a better deal before they legalize their extremely valuable Cannabis market.\n\"\n_____________________\nI respectfully disagree.  Prop 64 makes some important changes.  It decriminalized cannabis possession by adults over 21 and changes it to a fine for adults between 18-21.  It also changes other cannabis related charges from felonies to misdemeanors, including possession for sale, transportation, sales, etc.  As the current system is sending too many people in the cannabis industry to jail and imprison, it is a vast improvement over the current system.  While it isn't perfect, no law ever is.\n\nscotcandell","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6855-markdown","title":"What stipulations does Prop 64 have about volatile solvent extraction? Non-volatile solvent extraction?","slug":"what-stipulations-does-prop-64-have-about-volatile-solvent-extraction-non-volatile-solvent-extraction","content":"\n_____________________\nThere are two manufacturing licenses available under Proposition 64: Manufacturing Level 1 and Manufacturing Level 2.\n\nManufacturing Level 1 type licenses are for sites that process marijuana* using nonvolatile solvents or solvent free methods.  \n\nManufacturing Level 2 type licenses are for sites that process marijuana using volatile solvents. \n\n*marijuana is used in the text of the statute\n\nsunshinel","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6853-markdown","title":"Distribution Licenses! How many will be available? How much will they cost? How will they be disbursed?","slug":"distribution-licenses-how-many-will-be-available-how-much-will-they-cost-how-will-they-be-disbursed","content":"\"For new required distributor licenses under Prop 64. \"\n_____________________\nGiven that we're still in the law-passage stage of the game, it's far too premature to tell.  First, voters must pass Proposition 64.  Assuming it passes, then we'll have a rule making period where the Bureau will make findings and determine the scope of the licensing program, costs, and requirements.  Notably, by the time we're licensing Prop 64 businesses the medical program should be up and running so perhaps adult use businesses will be able to use the medical program as a benchmark for what to expect under adult use.\n\nsunshinel","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6852-markdown","title":"What will happen to proposition 215 if proposition 64 passes the ballot? ","slug":"what-will-happen-to-proposition-215-if-proposition-64-passes-the-ballot","content":"\"I'm confused, does proposition 64 replace 215? Or will both propositions exist together?  I've read of both scenarios occurring. Presuming 215 remains, are there any amendments to the proposition?  Or, does everything we know, and have lived by these last two decades remain in play? \"\n_____________________\nThe best way to look at it is 2 separate systems, medical marijuana and recreational marijuana.  Prop 215 passed in 1996 applied only to medical marijuana, and it has been modified by MMRSA, which goes into effect in 2018.  Prop 64 deals exclusively with recreational marijuana, and should not effect the medical marijuana system in California.\n\nscotcandell","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6851-markdown","title":"Will the existing market in California - growers, dispensaries, brands be able to stay in business?","slug":"will-the-existing-market-in-california-growers-dispensaries-brands-be-able-to-stay-in-business","content":"\"Prop 64 has a lot of things within it that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the current industry. Like the taxes might go too high, or the licensing may prove too challenging and so on. I am interested in what the opinion is of the experts and anyone else who has insight into what the industry will look like in 2-3 years.\"\n_____________________\nThat is a fantastic question.  MMRSA which goes into effect will drastically change the cannabis industry in CA.  It is attempting to turn cannabis into a commodity in order to keep prices down for consumers, but will end up bringing prices down for growers and manufacturers.  In my opinion, the only way to keep up margins will be to differentiate your product through branding, and to create a supply for your unique brand.  Prop 64 will not immediately impact that formula, but will probably accelerate it once recreation cannabis is available commercially (2-3 years).\n\nscotcandell\n_____________________\nI was told by my dispensary that they would be put out of business because of a connection to Prop 215.  They are in a tight spot...not wanting to talk political issues with customers but don't want to be put out of business either.  They are a small family run dispensary so I'm at a loss about which way to vote.\n\ncoco49","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6850-markdown","title":"If Prop 64 passes will investors be more likely to invest in cannabis?","slug":"if-prop-64-passes-will-investors-be-more-likely-to-invest-in-cannabis","content":"\n_____________________\nAbsolutely. Prop 64 is a step in the right direction in two ways related to investment opportunity. 1) In the past, California's cannabis legislation has been notoriously ambiguous which made it a highly unstable place to conduct business. Prop 64 provides a legislative foundation that will make California a much more hospitable place for cannabis business owners and investors alike. 2) Legalizing adult use will widen the cannabis market size tremendously which will present much more economic opportunity than the medical market alone.\n\nemilymeyers","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6847-markdown","title":"Colorado's experience in regulating MJ pesticides is that \"Big Pot\" was the single biggest obstacle","slug":"colorados-experience-in-regulating-mj-pesticides-is-that-big-pot-was-the-single-biggest-obstacle","content":"\"in creating any guidelines for MJ pesticide use: http://dpo.st/2fnRGv2. How does prop. 64 empower CA regulatory agencies to behave in the public interest, while EPA guidance is unavailable?\"\n_____________________\nIn California, medical cannabis will be regulated under MMSRA, which will require pesticide testing of all cannabis sold in CA beginning in January, 2018.  While prop 64 doesn't regulate recreational cannabis sales, I would imaging that future regulation that does would also require testing for pesticides.\n\nscotcandell","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":4,"currentPage":2,"id":5661,"name":"Prop 64","slug":"prop-64","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}