New Hampshire Decriminalizes Small Amounts Of Marijuana

[DonViejo]

Source: CBS - Boston WBZ Radio




July 19, 2017 2:17 PM

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire has decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, joining more than 20 states including all of New England in easing criminal penalties on pot.

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on Tuesday signed the bill that reduces the penalty for possession of up to three-quarters of an ounce of marijuana and a much smaller amount — 5 grams — of hashish from a criminal misdemeanor to a civil violation. The legislation takes effect in 60 days.

Under the new law, a violation would be punishable by a $100 fine for a first or second offense and by a fine of up to $300 for any subsequent offense within three years. A person could be charged with a misdemeanor, if they are found with marijuana for a fourth time within the three years.

Minors caught with either would be subject to a delinquency petition. In addition, police cannot arrest someone for a marijuana violation, and any money collected from the fines will go toward alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.

Read more: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/07/19/new-hampshire-decriminalize-weed-marijuana-pot/

[Matthew28]

1. Good

It should be legalized nation wide.

To fine or imprison someone for smoking pot is retarded.

[sarge43]

2. Double plus good

Northern New England: We may be cold, but we stay baked.

[sandensea]

3. Yeh, mon!

[yuiyoshida]

4. Time to Celebrate, yo!

[raven mad]

5. Good on you, NH!

We're reaping nice tax money here, with clean stores and decent product. Way better than "ditch weed". Pretty much all legal except for growing to sell.

Reducing penalties isn't exactly legalization, and the amount is limited here, as well. AND minors are really in deep doo-doo if found with it, AND the parents are, IF it was their stash. Kind of like the old liquor laws when I was a kid.

There is nothing wrong with this plant, and a lot that's right.