By Troy Hill | AZ Big Media
In Arizona, a hot point of discussion for many is Proposition 207 on this year’s ballot. If it were passed, it would legalize marijuana in Arizona and allow for its recreational use, impose a 16 percent excise tax on marijuana sales, and allow the state to regulate licensing marijuana in Arizona and amend laws concerning marijuana possession and use.
It is important to be an informed voter and understand exactly what the impacts of proposed legislation is, so AZ Big Media spoke with Steve Cottrell, the president of Curaleaf Arizona, to discuss Prop 207 and what some of its impacts could be.
AZ Big Media: What is Prop 207? What exactly does it entail and how should people understand it?
Steve Cottrell: Prop 207, also known as the Smart and Safe Act, is an Arizona voter initiative that appears on the November 2020 ballot. If passed, it would allow the legalization and taxation of recreational cannabis for adult use throughout the state of Arizona. Specifically, it would allow adults 21 and older to purchase up to one ounce of cannabis and have up to six plants at their home. Adult-use cannabis products would be subject to state and local sales taxes, with an additional 16 percent excise tax, all of which will be deposited into the Smart and Safe Arizona Fund (SSAF) and used to improve community colleges, public safety, public transportation and more.
