Governor Signs Pot Decriminalization Bills Into Law
It eliminates the criminal charge for carrying one ounce or less of marijuana and instead impose a civil penalty of a $150 fine, plus forfeiture of the drug.
The following is from a State House press release: Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has signed legislation to decriminalize marijuana, making Rhode Island the 15th state in the nation to sign similar legislation. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Joshua Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Warwick) and Representative John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton, Portsmouth), eliminates the criminal charge for carrying 1 ounce or less of marijuana and instead impose a civil penalty of a $150 fine, plus forfeiture of the drug. A third offense within 18 months of the previous offense would be treated as a misdemeanor. The bills were approved by both sides last week. “I’m very happy the governor has decided to support this legislation,” said Representative Edwards…
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malcom lagauche
11:29 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Alcohol is far more dangerous than weed. No one has ever died from overdosing on marijuana and it doesn't cause people to be violent or affect others adversely as alcohol does daily in every town and city of the US. Alcholol is legal and you rarely see propaganda to discuss the negative aspects. If someone from another planet watched US television, he/she/it would think alcohol is a magic elixer… more ›