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Friday, October 1, 2010

California Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Thursday signed into law a bill that decriminalizes the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The bill reduces simple possession from a misdemeanor to an infraction.

Currently, small-time pot possession is "semi-decriminalized" in California. There is no possible jail sentence and a maximum $100 fine. But because possession is a misdemeanor, people caught with pot are "arrested," even if that means only they are served a notice to appear, and they must appear before a court.

http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/oct/01/california_governor_signs_mariju

4 comments:

  1. Great news... unfortunately USA fucked over my friends today. Denied Nexus card for trying marijuana. "Come back in 5 years," he said

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  2. thank god this finally happened.

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