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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Local Pot Laws Change This Week

WASHINGTON -- Under a bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly in April, penalties for possessing marijuana will loosen statewide later this week.

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, possessing a small amount of marijuana will no longer be a crime.

According to the measure, which is labeled SB 364, having less than 10 grams of marijuana will be a civil offense, similar to a traffic ticket.

It will not lead to a criminal record or carry jail time.

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10 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's a good start.

Anonymous said...

Amen 4:52

A. Puffer said...

50 years late is better then never, I guess. Now do the 'Colorado 420' Maryland & you'll have finished up and done something.

Anonymous said...

Educators of Wicomico County rejoice!

Anonymous said...

I wish it was retroactive

Anonymous said...

So do they confiscate your bag?

Anonymous said...

So there is a fine if you get caught with pot, however if you get caught with any device used to smoke the pot that is still a criminal offense? You know the police will use that little fact to their advantage each and every time.

Anonymous said...

But will it lead to a search of your house, your car, your person or anyplace else you frequent? As another commenter said, it's a start, but it's far from the best solution.

Anonymous said...

Another good thing for the politicians. Keep the public stoned so they can do as they please at an even greater scale!

Anonymous said...

So now all they gotta find are the rolling papers.....

If you don't have any apparatus, they'll charge you with intent to distribute....

They gave an inch - and took a hundred yards away.....