Equity in the City of Sacramento’s Marijuana Policies
The City of Sacramento delaying CORE program implementation while enforcement efforts demonstrates a lack of prioritization for economic equity. There are many contours to this delay, and it has created barriers to market entry which hinders holistic economic growth. The State of California and the City of Sacramento’s strategy for regulating cannabis is parallel to federal legislation such as the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 which was a precursor to the War on Drugs. According to the latest revision of the Governor’s budget, $26 million will be allocated to enforcement to crack down on illegal markets, while only $15 million will be directed towards equity programs. Although the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 legalized the possession, sell, and transportation of marijuana, it also created a cumbersome application process, an over bearing tax system, and punitive repercussions for those who operated illegally.
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Equity in the City of Sacramento’s Marijuana Policies
The City of Sacramento delaying CORE program implementation while enforcement efforts demonstrates a lack of prioritization for economic equity. There are many contours to this delay, and it has created barriers to market entry which hinders holistic economic growth. The State of California and the City of Sacramento’s strategy for regulating cannabis is parallel to federal legislation such as the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 which was a precursor to the War on Drugs. According to the latest revision of the Governor’s budget, $26 million will be allocated to enforcement to crack down on illegal markets, while only $15 million will be directed towards equity programs. Although the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 legalized the possession, sell, and transportation of marijuana, it also created a cumbersome application process, an over bearing tax system, and punitive repercussions for those who operated illegally.