Marijuana possession decriminalized in MA
A law that would decriminalize (not legalize) the possession of under 1 oz. of marijuana has been accepted by the Massachusetts state legislature.
Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana would no longer be a criminal offense under a bill that won the backing of a legislative committee yesterday. The bill, approved by the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Committee on a 6-1 vote, would make possession of a small amount of marijuana a civil offense punishable by a $250 fine.
In cases involving those 18 years old or younger, parents would be notified.
Currently, possession of any marijuana under an ounce as a criminal offense punishable by a $500 fine and up to six months in prison.
As a resident of MA, I was vaguely aware of this bill already, having voted YES when it was proposed on the ballot alongside the 2004 presidential candidates. (Guess who I voted for?)
March 30th, 2006 at 12:39 pm
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!… dont live in MA though…
April 8th, 2006 at 4:04 pm
be the first, it’s been quite some time wouldn’t you say? c’mon Beantown…c’mon, we have a chance here…
April 8th, 2006 at 4:08 pm
oh one more thing, with Boston and Cambridge green line red line, there could be some great hash bars, Harvard Square, Au bon Green?…just DO IT!
April 20th, 2006 at 1:57 am
I believe that they should legalize marijuana use. and you should be able to grow 15-30 plants n have upto 5 ounces of weed on you outside without worries.I also believe that they should legalize it because it doesnt hurt anyone the government wants you to believe it does i believe if someone wants to smoke a joint they can who are they hurting i mean if it bothers you guys so much then dont bother i mean really why does the government care so much because we enjoy it and they dont want people enjoying anything. LEGALIZE MARIJUANA it can open up more jobs in this country and also the state and government can make money on sales tax and also property tax on farmers and much more
June 8th, 2006 at 10:38 am
our government is corrupt and only out for money, the war on drugs will never end because of the money making and the goverment is full of lies like 9/11 2 steel towers dropped in 8 seconds which is free falling. steel doesnt break that easy…
July 16th, 2006 at 2:59 pm
has the governer signed the bill 2 turn it into a state law yet?