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heretoday · 11-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Have most states decriminalized marijuana? Is the penalty, in most cases, a ticket and fine?

Taggart · 11-09-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by heretoday

Have most states decriminalized marijuana? Is the penalty, in most cases, a ticket and fine?

If they have, that's definitely news to me. It seems to me that a year or so ago someone from Canada was in serious trouble with the US for distributing marijuana using the postal system.

YB · 11-09-2009, 01:02 PM

No state has yet to decriminalize marijuana although some states do permit it for medical purposes only.

heretoday · 11-09-2009, 11:12 PM

The fellow distributing through the mail was messing with the postal service, that makes it a federal offense. I should have said that when someone here in the States talks about decriminalization, it's largely a matter of stepping down from a felony to a lesser charge, such as a misdemeanor or infraction.

YB · 11-10-2009, 09:22 PM

Some states have decriminalized marijuana if you possess a small amount. Each state has their own rules. If you let me know the specific state you are interested about, I will check on their laws regarding this matter.

chris1203 · 11-10-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by heretoday

Have most states decriminalized marijuana? Is the penalty, in most cases, a ticket and fine?

I, for one, think that marijuana use SHOULD be decriminalized. I have never understood why the laws prohibit marijuana use, but allow the smoking of cigarettes!

heretoday · 11-11-2009, 03:05 PM

I agree with you, Chris.
YB, yes, I did have a few states in mind. The Southern states seem kind of conservative in a lot of ways, but I don't know their position about marijuana possession. A friend of mine is moving to Georgia (and will be traveling, doing business trips through the South), and this is some information I think he needs to know. Thanks.

Taggart · 11-13-2009, 06:29 AM

I guess that most places have laws that would punish a small amount for personal use differently than a large amount intended for distribution?

I believe it's that way in Canada, which seems to be less conservative on the issue.

brian · 01-14-2010, 09:01 PM

Hmm, if federal law prohibits marijuana, how could California pass a law that allows it? Wouldn't this conflict with the supremacy clause, article VI, paragraph 2 of the constitution stating the federal law supersedes the state law and constitution? Could someone explain that?

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heretoday Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 18	Decriminalization? Have most states decriminalized marijuana? Is the penalty, in most cases, a ticket and fine?

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YB Administrator Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	No state has yet to decriminalize marijuana although some states do permit it for medical purposes only. Legal Help Forum I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice.

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YB Administrator Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	Some states have decriminalized marijuana if you possess a small amount. Each state has their own rules. If you let me know the specific state you are interested about, I will check on their laws regarding this matter. Legal Help Forum I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice.

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11-09-2009, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
heretoday Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 18	The fellow distributing through the mail was messing with the postal service, that makes it a federal offense. I should have said that when someone here in the States talks about decriminalization, it's largely a matter of stepping down from a felony to a lesser charge, such as a misdemeanor or infraction.

11-11-2009, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
heretoday Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 18	I agree with you, Chris. YB, yes, I did have a few states in mind. The Southern states seem kind of conservative in a lot of ways, but I don't know their position about marijuana possession. A friend of mine is moving to Georgia (and will be traveling, doing business trips through the South), and this is some information I think he needs to know. Thanks.

11-13-2009, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Taggart Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 23	I guess that most places have laws that would punish a small amount for personal use differently than a large amount intended for distribution? I believe it's that way in Canada, which seems to be less conservative on the issue.

01-14-2010, 09:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
brian Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Hmm, if federal law prohibits marijuana, how could California pass a law that allows it? Wouldn't this conflict with the supremacy clause, article VI, paragraph 2 of the constitution stating the federal law supersedes the state law and constitution? Could someone explain that?

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