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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 - Hampshire 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
52,317
31,499
1,808 85,624
Amherst More »
 
11,024
3,742
300
15,066
Belchertown More »
 
4,652
3,665
101
8,418
Chesterfield
 
469
262
37
768
Cummington
 
365
177
25
567
Easthampton More »
 
6,009
3,637
150
9,796
Goshen
 
366
250
22
638
Granby More »
 
1,941
1,689
111
3,741
Hadley
 
1,764
1,499
50
3,313
Hatfield
 
1,110
1,010
32
2,152
Huntington
 
723
450
28
1,201
Middlefield
 
181
116
10
307
Northampton More »
 
11,437
4,995
563
16,995
Pelham
 
658
245
12
915
Plainfield
 
261
139
19
419
S. Hadley More »
 
4,779
4,445
114
9,338
Southampton
 
1,912
1,880
49
3,841
Ware More »
 
2,491
1,924
121
4,536
Westhampton
 
626
487
23
1,136
Williamsburg
 
1,086
601
27
1,714
Worthington
 
463
286
14
763
County Totals
52,317
31,499
1,808 85,624