Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes state regulations and taxes for recreational cannabis.

Highlights:

• Classifies this act as the Delaware Marijuana Control Act (Sec.1). 

• Specifies that the following offenses and penalties do not apply to Marijuana related conduct specified in this act (Sec.1). 

• Specifies that the division of alcohol and Tobacco enforcement Investigate, prevent, and arrest for violations of this title; seize marijuana, including marijuana products and accessories that are manufactured, sold, kept, or transported in contravention thereof; and confiscate such marijuana, including marijuana products and accessories, whenever required by any provision of this title (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that the purposes of this act is to establish a legal marijuana market in Delaware, To create jobs with community benefits, stop the illegal marijuana market, and to help law enforcement focus on violent crime and property crime (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that Meijuana sales will be regulated in a similar way to sales of alcohol and will abide by the following rules (Sec. 1).

• Individuals will have to show proof of age;

• Any usage, sales, or assistance in acquiring marijuana will be strictly prohibited; 

• Driving under the influence will remain prohibited; 

• Officially licensed individuals and businesses can only sell Marijuana; 

• All marijuana sold in the state will be tested for quality and safety and labeled to ensure that consumers are informed and protected. 

• Authorizes individuals who are above the age of 21 to sell marijuana accessories and paraphernalia to individuals who are above the age of 21 (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that nothing in this chapter shall or impose any requirement or restriction on employers with respect to terms and conditions of employment (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this act does not impede the state from imposing extra penalties for driving under the influence of Marijuana (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from entering into businesses licensed to sell marijuana and imposes a $50 fine on those who do (Sec. 1).

• Exempts individuals who own, control, or otherwise occupied property from imposing restrictions on marijuana usage, transportation, sale, growing, display, or transfer except for individuals who are renting (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that limits to renting individuals may only include the following (Sec.1). 

• The building is the primary residence of the landlord 

• Failing to prohibit it would result in loss of federal benefits or monetary related losses 

• The housing is incidental to another facility 

• Prohibits extraction of marijuana compounds using certain compounds including water, glycerin, propylene glycol, vegetable oil, or food grade ethanol other than product manufacturers and over an open flame (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that it is legal to manufacture, possess, display, transport and purchase marijuana products, accessories, and lease land associated with the growth of Marijuana if you are over the age of 21 (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the sale of Marijuana on Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving during certain hours and according to local regulations (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes state regulations and taxes for recreational cannabis.

Highlights:

• Classifies this act as the Delaware Marijuana Control Act (Sec.1). 

• Specifies that the following offenses and penalties do not apply to Marijuana related conduct specified in this act (Sec.1). 

• Specifies that the division of alcohol and Tobacco enforcement Investigate, prevent, and arrest for violations of this title; seize marijuana, including marijuana products and accessories that are manufactured, sold, kept, or transported in contravention thereof; and confiscate such marijuana, including marijuana products and accessories, whenever required by any provision of this title (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that the purposes of this act is to establish a legal marijuana market in Delaware, To create jobs with community benefits, stop the illegal marijuana market, and to help law enforcement focus on violent crime and property crime (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that Meijuana sales will be regulated in a similar way to sales of alcohol and will abide by the following rules (Sec. 1).

• Individuals will have to show proof of age;

• Any usage, sales, or assistance in acquiring marijuana will be strictly prohibited; 

• Driving under the influence will remain prohibited; 

• Officially licensed individuals and businesses can only sell Marijuana; 

• All marijuana sold in the state will be tested for quality and safety and labeled to ensure that consumers are informed and protected. 

• Authorizes individuals who are above the age of 21 to sell marijuana accessories and paraphernalia to individuals who are above the age of 21 (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that nothing in this chapter shall or impose any requirement or restriction on employers with respect to terms and conditions of employment (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this act does not impede the state from imposing extra penalties for driving under the influence of Marijuana (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from entering into businesses licensed to sell marijuana and imposes a $50 fine on those who do (Sec. 1).

• Exempts individuals who own, control, or otherwise occupied property from imposing restrictions on marijuana usage, transportation, sale, growing, display, or transfer except for individuals who are renting (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that limits to renting individuals may only include the following (Sec.1). 

• The building is the primary residence of the landlord 

• Failing to prohibit it would result in loss of federal benefits or monetary related losses 

• The housing is incidental to another facility 

• Prohibits extraction of marijuana compounds using certain compounds including water, glycerin, propylene glycol, vegetable oil, or food grade ethanol other than product manufacturers and over an open flame (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that it is legal to manufacture, possess, display, transport and purchase marijuana products, accessories, and lease land associated with the growth of Marijuana if you are over the age of 21 (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the sale of Marijuana on Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving during certain hours and according to local regulations (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text