fines

Denver May Lower Fine for Marijuana Possession to $1

jeremiah — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:52:04 -0700

The Denver Marijuana Policy Review Panel recommended today that the fine for marijuana possession be set at $1. If Denver's presiding judge accepts the recommendation, the $1 fine would be the lowest fine for marijuana possession in the entire nation.

There’s Nothing That Can Happen

Kirk Tousaw — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:02:55 -0700

6 months ago Massachusetts decriminalized cannabis possession, imposing a $100 fine/citation instead of criminal penalties. Now it appears that police are almost ready to give up issuing the citations because people are simply refusing to pay.

Pot law leaves cops high & dry - BostonHerald.com

British Government Ignores Scientific Advice and Reclassifies Cannabis

jeremiah — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:51:55 -0800

The British government's decision to ignore scientific advice has been controversialCannabis has been reclassified in England and Wales by the government from a Class C to a Class B drug, carrying a higher maximum jail sentence for possession.

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said there was "uncertainty at the least" on the future impact on young people's mental health as a result of using cannabis.

Pot Smokers to Protest Proposed Marijuana Fine Increase

jeremiah — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:49:37 -0800

METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS - Tomorrow night's City Council meeting might look like a rock concert, and that's because marijuana is on the agenda. Mayor William Manzi is asking the council to increase the fine for people caught smoking pot in public. The mayor's proposal has sparked plenty of criticism, including from local rock band Prospect Hill.

The band posted a video on the Web site youtube.com, urging fans to attend tomorrow night's meeting to protest Manzi's proposal.

Submission on Bill C-7

karlis — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:56:50 -0700

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