Many details of the proposed framework have already been released, but today's release includes new details including about proposed taxes and punishments. People with cannabis convictions for personal use would not be automatically disqualified from getting a licence to produce cannabis. Legal cannabis would also be introduced in stages, firstly with dried or fresh cannabis and cannabis seed, and products such as edibles would be considered later. The wording of the cannabis referendum question has also been confirmed as a straight Yes/No question:Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill? Yes, I support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control BillNo, I do not support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control BillThe Government has described the referendum as binding, and political parties have said they will honour the result of the referendum.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 30, 2020 23:26 UTC