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Apocrypha 10-01-2010 12:20 PM
Marijuana basically decriminalized today in CA
 
http://thenewsoftoday.com/schwarzene...-prop-19/3047/

The California Governor, Schwarzenegger, who opposes Proposition 19, this morning signed a landmark bill in the state of California which decriminalizes the possession of marijuana. For those wondering, this does not make marijuana possession legal, but it no longer will be a misdemeanor offense. Instead of the mandatory fine of $100 as well as the mandatory appearance in front of a judge, the outcome of being caught with marijuana will now simply be a $100 fine. The new law will be in effect on January 1st and include anyone caught with up to an ounce of marijuana. Basically the possession of the drug is seen no different by California now than speeding is.
Schwarzenegger signed the bill because it will save the state a ton of money since there will no longer need to be a judge and attorneys appointed to each and every one of the misdemeanor offenses involving marijuana possession. Last year alone there were 60,000 Californians caught with the drug, and in the last decade approximately 500,000 offenders.
Schwarzenegger however remains against November’s Proposition 19 (known as Prop 19) vote to legalize the drug.

coadie 10-01-2010 12:24 PM
Re: Marijuana basically decriminalized today in CA
 
They promised green jobs

Apocrypha 10-01-2010 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by coadie (Post 969176)
They promised green jobs
I guess even the best laid plans eventually go up in smoke :)

scotty 10-01-2010 12:28 PM
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This is fine as a state law, but if a federal law enforcement officer, (DEA, DOT, ATF) catches them they will face federal punishment and jail time.

Praxeas 10-01-2010 12:28 PM
Re: Marijuana basically decriminalized today in CA
 
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Originally Posted by Apocrypha (Post 969173)
http://thenewsoftoday.com/schwarzene...-prop-19/3047/

The California Governor, Schwarzenegger, who opposes Proposition 19, this morning signed a landmark bill in the state of California which decriminalizes the possession of marijuana. For those wondering, this does not make marijuana possession legal, but it no longer will be a misdemeanor offense. Instead of the mandatory fine of $100 as well as the mandatory appearance in front of a judge, the outcome of being caught with marijuana will now simply be a $100 fine. The new law will be in effect on January 1st and include anyone caught with up to an ounce of marijuana. Basically the possession of the drug is seen no different by California now than speeding is.
Schwarzenegger signed the bill because it will save the state a ton of money since there will no longer need to be a judge and attorneys appointed to each and every one of the misdemeanor offenses involving marijuana possession. Last year alone there were 60,000 Californians caught with the drug, and in the last decade approximately 500,000 offenders.
Schwarzenegger however remains against November’s Proposition 19 (known as Prop 19) vote to legalize the drug.
What about possession to distribute?

BTW another question, how will this affect us on a federal level which still sees it as illegal

coadie 10-01-2010 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Apocrypha (Post 969177)
I guess even the best laid plans eventually go up in smoke :)
Never thought of that. Smoking grass will be a pollutant. Get the EPA to shut it down.

Praxeas 10-01-2010 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by scotty (Post 969178)
This is fine as a state law, but if a federal law enforcement officer, (DEA, DOT, ATF) catches them they will face federal punishment and jail time.
That's my thought, plus also I was wondering if they would try to sue the state

scotty 10-01-2010 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Praxeas (Post 969179)
What about possession to distribute?

BTW another question, how will this affect us on a federal level which still sees it as illegal
Thats why it is specified as "up to an ounce" . Anything over an ounce is considered possession with intent to distribute. Over an ounce and you are a dealer instead of a user.

The federalies can still bust you.

scotty 10-01-2010 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Praxeas (Post 969182)
That's my thought, plus also I was wondering if they would try to sue the state
I don't think thats possible. In the case of Arizona , feds are sueing on the basis of Constitutional rights. This wouldn't fall under that guideline. Many in California have been locked up in federal courts already for possessing and growing it.

Praxeas 10-01-2010 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by scotty (Post 969185)
I don't think thats possible. In the case of Arizona , feds are sueing on the basis of Constitutional rights. This wouldn't fall under that guideline. Many in California have been locked up in federal courts already for possessing and growing it.
If it's decriminalized and eventually legalized will California argue the Feds have no jurisdiction within the state?


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