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Which Way, L.A.?

Will California Legalize Marijuana?

As most California voters may already know, Proposition 19 on next week's ballot says it "legalizes marijuana under California but not federal law."  Beyond that, it would allow "local governments to regulate and tax the commercial production, distribution and sale of marijuana," and anyone over 21 could possess, cultivate or transport it — but…

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

As most California voters may already know, Proposition 19 on next week's ballot says it "legalizes marijuana under California but not federal law." Beyond that, it would allow "local governments to regulate and tax the commercial production, distribution and sale of marijuana," and anyone over 21 could possess, cultivate or transport it — but not across state lines. What's the potential impact?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Beau Kilmer

    RAND Drug Policy Research Center, co-author “Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know”

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    Allen St. Pierre

    Executive Director, NORML

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    Asa Hutchinson

    Former Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration

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