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Summary of Question 4
The proposed law would permit the possession, use, distribution, and cultivation of marijuana in limited amounts by persons age 21 and older and would remove criminal penalties for such activities. It would provide for the regulation of commerce in marijuana, marijuana accessories, and marijuana products and for the taxation of proceeds from sales of these items. The proposed law would authorize persons at least 21 years old to possess up to one ounce of marijuana outside of their residences; possess up to ten ounces of marijuana inside their residences; grow up to six marijuana plants in their residences; give one ounce or less of marijuana to a person at least 21 years old without payment; possess, produce or transfer hemp; or make or transfer items related to marijuana use, storage, cultivation, or processing. The measure would create a Cannabis Control Commission of three members appointed by the state Treasurer which would generally administer the law governing marijuana use and distribution, promulgate regulations, and be responsible for the licensing of marijuana commercial establishments. The proposed law would also create a Cannabis Advisory Board of fifteen members appointed by the Governor. The Cannabis Control Commission would adopt regulations governing licensing qualifications; security; record keeping; health and safety standards; packaging and labeling; testing; advertising and displays; required inspections; and such other matters as the Commission considers appropriate. The records of the Commission would be public records. The proposed law would authorize cities and towns to adopt reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of operating marijuana businesses and to limit the number of marijuana establishments in their communities. A city or town could hold a local vote to determine whether to permit the selling of marijuana and marijuana products for consumption on the premises at commercial establishments. The proceeds of retail sales of marijuana and marijuana products would be subject to the state sales tax and an additional excise tax of 3.75%. A city or town could impose a separate tax of up to 2%. Revenue received from the additional state excise tax or from license application fees and civil penalties for violations of this law would be deposited in a Marijuana Regulation Fund and would be used subject to appropriation for administration of the proposed law. Marijuana-related activities authorized under this proposed law could not be a basis for adverse orders in child welfare cases absent clear and convincing evidence that such activities had created an unreasonable danger to the safety of a minor child. The proposed law would not affect existing law regarding medical marijuana treatment centers or the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence. It would permit property owners to prohibit the use, sale, or production of marijuana on their premises (with an exception that landlords cannot prohibit consumption by tenants of marijuana by means other than by smoking); and would permit employers to prohibit the consumption of marijuana by employees in the workplace. State and local governments could continue to restrict uses in public buildings or at or near schools. Supplying marijuana to persons under age 21 would be unlawful. The proposed law would take effect on December 15, 2016.

2016 - Worcester County - Question 4Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives on or before May 3, 2016?

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City/Town Ward Pct Blanks Total Votes Cast
Totals
205,133
183,977
6,986 396,096
Ashburnham
 
1,918
1,445
36
3,399
Athol More »
 
2,828
2,166
62
5,056
Auburn More »
 
4,718
4,612
125
9,455
Barre More »
 
1,668
1,225
43
2,936
Berlin
 
1,051
867
48
1,966
Blackstone More »
 
2,670
1,908
45
4,623
Bolton
 
1,738
1,574
33
3,345
Boylston
 
1,400
1,419
42
2,861
Brookfield
 
1,017
793
17
1,827
Charlton More »
 
3,762
3,466
113
7,341
Clinton More »
 
4,009
3,107
121
7,237
Douglas More »
 
2,795
2,116
64
4,975
Dudley More »
 
2,804
2,621
62
5,487
E. Brookfield
 
614
581
22
1,217
Fitchburg More »
 
8,776
6,664
239
15,679
Gardner More »
 
4,787
3,815
160
8,762
Grafton More »
 
5,320
4,874
93
10,287
Hardwick
 
762
647
12
1,421
Harvard
 
1,958
1,776
42
3,776
Holden More »
 
5,461
5,860
119
11,440
Hopedale
 
1,804
1,651
56
3,511
Hubbardston
 
1,539
1,192
34
2,765
Lancaster More »
 
1,987
1,990
32
4,009
Leicester More »
 
3,056
2,694
78
5,828
Leominster More »
 
10,014
9,545
392
19,951
Lunenburg More »
 
3,377
2,971
92
6,440
Mendon
 
1,849
1,690
45
3,584
Milford More »
 
6,968
6,441
417
13,826
Millbury More »
 
3,819
3,370
99
7,288
Millville
 
955
646
71
1,672
New Braintree
 
329
275
19
623
N. Brookfield
 
1,461
1,100
30
2,591
Northborough More »
 
4,440
4,531
95
9,066
Northbridge More »
 
4,217
4,103
87
8,407
Oakham
 
616
504
64
1,184
Oxford More »
 
3,806
3,139
80
7,025
Paxton
 
1,235
1,446
27
2,708
Petersham
 
466
329
32
827
Phillipston
 
611
412
7
1,030
Princeton
 
1,290
1,039
16
2,345
Royalston More »
 
385
288
29
702
Rutland More »
 
2,415
2,469
64
4,948
Shrewsbury More »
 
8,324
10,508
375
19,207
Southborough More »
 
2,789
3,223
71
6,083
Southbridge More »
 
3,801
3,013
167
6,981
Spencer More »
 
3,089
2,693
93
5,875
Sterling More »
 
2,468
2,544
54
5,066
Sturbridge More »
 
2,821
2,610
91
5,522
Sutton More »
 
2,799
2,864
85
5,748
Templeton More »
 
2,143
1,875
40
4,058
Upton More »
 
2,541
2,083
52
4,676
Uxbridge More »
 
4,201
3,520
77
7,798
Warren More »
 
1,334
1,025
53
2,412
Webster More »
 
4,007
3,252
152
7,411
W. Boylston More »
 
2,084
2,262
76
4,422
W. Brookfield
 
1,113
965
19
2,097
Westborough More »
 
4,561
5,044
171
9,776
Westminster More »
 
2,323
2,262
38
4,623
Winchendon More »
 
2,735
1,823
60
4,618
Worcester More »
 
35,305
29,050
1,948
66,303
County Totals
205,133
183,977
6,986 396,096