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pot possession decriminalized in the virgin islands

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mattynugs:
Legislation decriminalizing the possession of one ounce or less of cannabis in the United States Virgin Islands became law this weekend.

On Friday, Senate lawmakers voted to override Gov. John P. DeJongh’s line-item veto of the decriminalization provision, which had been included in territory’s 2015 fiscal year budget.

The depenalization measure eliminates jail time for minor marijuana offenses. Under the new law, cannabis possession for those age 18 and older is classified as a civil offense, punishable by a fine between $100 and $200. Those under the age of 18 will also be required to complete a drug awareness program.

(Under the previous law, minor marijuana possession offenses were punishable by up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.)

The enactment of the new law “will go a long way in easing cost on the judicial system and judicial process,” said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Terrance Nelson. Senators voted 14-0 to override the President’s veto.

KratomToke:
Kick ass POST!


I now I talk a lot about getting out of Alaska, but St. Croix is a place I am getting to one day, maybe not now with my dogs!


But this is news that I CAN USE!


 :weedspin :goodpost :weed-sign: :goodpost

mattynugs:

--- Quote from: KratomToke on December 23, 2014, 02:18:02 PM ---Kick ass POST!


I now I talk a lot about getting out of Alaska, but St. Croix is a place I am getting to one day, maybe not now with my dogs!


But this is news that I CAN USE!


 :weedspin :goodpost :weed-sign: :goodpost

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dude its gonna happen sooner then you think all these states are starting to legalize and medical will be legal

Uruk-High:
It's always good news to hear about another place pulling it's head out of its ass.  :horns up

That being said, I hope St Croix has better ganja these days. I've spent some time there, and the stuff was pretty damn pathetic back in the day. The Rastas were more interested in selling crack than weed back then. Gotta head on over to Jamaica if you want the kind island bud.... :joint

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