On Monday, Texas State Representative Joe Moody, a Democrat from El Paso, proposed a new law downgrading possession of an ounce or less of marijuana to a $ 100 civil fine.Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is currently a criminal offense in the Lone Star S… Read article here: High Times
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Marijuana Decrim Bill Drafted in Jamaica
Jamaica's justice minister said Tuesday that legislation has been drafted to decriminalize marijuana on the Caribbean island where the drug has been pervasive but prohibited for a century. High Times
Philly Police Ignore Decrim, 264 Arrests This Month
Despite a vote by the Philadelphia City Council to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, law enforcement officials say they will continue to bust people for pot possession, even if the measure becomes law. Unfortunately, the threats made by Police Commissioner Charles… High Times
Philly’s Top Cop: We’ll Ignore Weed Decrim
We all know marijuana prohibition is wrong. When we point out the absurdity and cruelty of caging people over a flower, cops will often reply, “We don’t make the laws; we just enforce them.” High Times
Jamaica Moves Closer to Ganja Decrim
Following months of speculation, Jamaica's Justice Minister Mark Golding announced that Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and her cabinet have approved changes to the Dangerous Drugs Act, decriminalizing "small quantities of ganja for personal use" on Jun… High Times
Colombia: Marijuana Decrim Pressure Grows
An official from the capital district government of Bogotá on March 28 called upon Colombia’s national government to open debate on broadening the policy of cannabis decriminalization. "We really need leadership from the Congress and the government to re… High Times
Poll: Delaware Voters Support Marijuana Decrim
In a newly released survey of 951 Delaware voters, 68 percent were in favor of changing the current law to make possession of up to an ounce of weed a civil offense, punishable by a fine of up to $ 100 instead. Possession is currently a criminal charge punishable by a fine… High Times
Swiss Marijuana Decrim Law Takes Effect
Switzerland has decriminalized marijuana possession. The new law, which took effect October 1,changes the penalties for possessionof up to 10 grams of pot. Previously, those caught with any amount of cannabis in Switzerland faced legal proceedings that could r… High Times
Vermont Pot Decrim in Effect
On July1stVermont’s marijuana decriminalization bill went into effect. Representative Christopher Pearson sponsored House Bill 200 with atripartisangroup of 38 cosponsors. The bill had the support of both the state attorney general and the pu… High Times
Vermont Gov. Shumlin Aproves Decrim
Vermont becomes the 17th state to sign a cannabis decriminalization bill into law. High Times