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Legalization of Marijuana for Adults Over 21

California Statewide • 2016 • Initiative

Passed

Result: 55.8% yes, 44.2% no

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This measure legalized recreational marijuana and hemp under California state law, establishing a regulatory framework with designated state agencies to oversee licensing, taxation (15% excise tax on retail sales plus cultivation taxes), and safety standards. It also allowed local governments to regulate and tax marijuana within their jurisdictions and provided for the resentencing of individuals with prior marijuana convictions.

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