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Marijuana and the law

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Should the Legislature decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana?

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Latest Activity: Jan 21

Despite repeated attempts, the Legislature has been unable to pass legislation that would allow adults to purchase and use small amounts of marijuana.

HB 1526 is currently under consideration by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.

Under the bill, any person 18 years of age or older who is in possession of less than one ounce of marijuana shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine not to exceed $100 and forfeiture of the marijuana.

The state's Attorney General office is opposed to the bill.

Under the current law, marijuana possession is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail, and a $2,000 fine.

The Senate killed a similar measure in 2011 (HB 1653).

HB 1527, also in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, exempts cultivation of marijuana from manufacturing under the controlled drug act.

Thirteen states, including Massachusetts, have decriminalization laws, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

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