Prop 64 and 205 Results
Last night’s election made history, but for California and Arizona, they made a decision on legalizing recreational marijuana, which was one of the most controversial initiatives on the ballot in both states.
What looked like a close race for both props, California voters are ready to move forward with recreational marijuana with a result in favor of 56% to 44%.
An El Centro resident sees a future in the cannabis industry in California.
“It’ll help us with a lot of opportunities, in the medical field, the farming field. “
According to Independent Legislative analysis office, Prop 64 expects an annual revenue that would reach over 1 billion dollars, imposing a 15% tax on marijuana sales. However, Prop 205 missed the passing by a few points with voters against the initiative 52 to 47 percent. History of past states legalizing recreational marijuana, the states of Arizona decided it wasn’t worth the risk. Superintendent of Yuma County schools, Thomas C. Tyree, thinks the legalization of marijuana would be giving our children a wrong message.
“I think you’re sending a message to our youth, and saying to them if we legalize marijuana in the state of Arizona, that it’s “okay”, and I think that’s wrong. I think that drugs in any form is wrong.”
As for California, Prop 64 goes into effect immediately. Adults over twenty one can posses an ounce of weed and could have up to six plants in their home legally. Medical dispensaries cannot sell to recreational users and cultivators are not allowed to sell legally until they get licensed by the state which won’t happen until 2018. Arizona will remain prescribed medical marijuana only.
