CannaReview
Well-Known Member
https://bc.liberal.ca/files/2013/01/DRAFT-Marijuana-Policy-Paper-Jan-13.pdf
HOW WILL WE GUARANTEE THAT THERE STILL WON’T BE A BLACK MARKET FOR MARIJUANA?
While ending prohibition will put many criminals out of work, it won’t end organized crime. That said, black market sales of illegal alcohol and tobacco have not become a problem post-prohibition.
Ongoing vigilance will be required and the federal government should develop a comprehensive set of policies to attach organized crime through the Special Cabinet Committee we have proposed.
However, strategic elements of a legal framework can help prevent a marijuana black market from re-emerging
HOW WILL WE GUARANTEE THAT THERE STILL WON’T BE A BLACK MARKET FOR MARIJUANA?
While ending prohibition will put many criminals out of work, it won’t end organized crime. That said, black market sales of illegal alcohol and tobacco have not become a problem post-prohibition.
Ongoing vigilance will be required and the federal government should develop a comprehensive set of policies to attach organized crime through the Special Cabinet Committee we have proposed.
However, strategic elements of a legal framework can help prevent a marijuana black market from re-emerging
- ensure the legal price is lower than the current price and quality is equal – or better
- ensure packaging reflects consumer demand and product is accessible for adults establish zero-tolerance on import/export
- increase criminal penalties for export, unregulated suppliers
and trafficking to minors - reallocate some police and law enforcement resources to border patrol
- allow opportunities for Canadians to continue to grow limited amounts of marijuana for personal use