The State of New South Wales must hold a plebiscite; this determines if the public approves of legalising the use, possession and sale of cannabis.

Voters must be asked if the government should legalise cannabis for adults 18 and older; this is subject to regulation and taxation.

The vote must happen on the same day as the next general election for the Legislative Assembly.

The Electoral Commissioner must publish arguments for and against the change on the commission's website.

Each published argument must be 2,000 words or less.

The Governor can make regulations to carry out the Act.