New Hampshire's Senate is set to vote Wednesday on whether to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana by adults.
The Judiciary Committee recommended unanimously that the Senate kill the bill passed by the House. The bill would allow adults to possess one-quarter ounce or less of the substance. It also would decriminalize transporting less than one-quarter ounce of the drug.
Anyone younger than 18 caught with one-quarter ounce or less would be subject to a $200 fine. The youth's parents would be notified and he or she would have to complete a drug awareness program and community service within one year of the violation. Failing to comply would result in a $1,000 fine.
Gov. John Lynch said he will veto the bill if it reaches him. Lynch vetoed a similar measure last year.
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Website: Senate To Vote On Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana
The Judiciary Committee recommended unanimously that the Senate kill the bill passed by the House. The bill would allow adults to possess one-quarter ounce or less of the substance. It also would decriminalize transporting less than one-quarter ounce of the drug.
Anyone younger than 18 caught with one-quarter ounce or less would be subject to a $200 fine. The youth's parents would be notified and he or she would have to complete a drug awareness program and community service within one year of the violation. Failing to comply would result in a $1,000 fine.
Gov. John Lynch said he will veto the bill if it reaches him. Lynch vetoed a similar measure last year.
NewsHawk: Ganjarden: 420 MAGAZINE ® - Medical Marijuana Publication & Social Networking
Source: WMUR New Hampshire
Contact: WMUR New Hampshire
Copyright: 2010, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc .
Website: Senate To Vote On Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana
