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Old 11-08-2009, 07:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Have most states decriminalized marijuana? Is the penalty, in most cases, a ticket and fine?


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Old 11-09-2009, 08:32 AM   #2 (permalink)
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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.


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Old 11-09-2009, 01:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
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No state has yet to decriminalize marijuana although some states do permit it for medical purposes only.


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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.


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Old 11-10-2009, 09:22 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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.


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Old 11-10-2009, 10:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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!


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Old 11-11-2009, 03:05 PM   #7 (permalink)
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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.


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Old 11-13-2009, 06:29 AM   #8 (permalink)
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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.


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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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