Rep. John Edwards Tries Again to Decriminalize Pot
Rep. John Edwards introduces a bill that would decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana.
Saying it would save the state millions of dollars, Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton, Portsmouth) is trying again this year to decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The legislation (2011-H5031), which he first introduced last year, would call for civil fines of $150 per occurrence for those who possess small amounts of marijuana, according to a press release on the General Assembly Web site Tuesday. Currently, possession of any amount of marijuana carries a criminal penalty of up to one year in jail and a $500 maximum fine. “My intent with this legislation remains the same, to provide some relief to the taxpayers of our state,” Edwards said. “In these difficult times, we must look for ways to cut costs …
East side
10:07 pm on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
I find it strange that PHS is holding court on preceding drug use and next to this article is the guy in the industrial park selling Mary Jane. What is next his companies sponsorship for little league. Hey mom I'm playing for the roaches and the uniforms support the dump initiative as they are made of hemp. Totally recyclable mon. more ›