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Canada unveils new marijuana policy

post #1 of 6
5/28/03 at 5:10pm
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<a href="http://www.canada.com/national/story.asp?id=87A64557-9D97-4DF0-BA42-E35597F733C8" target="_blank">Full Story</a>

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Canadians under 18 who are caught with less than 15 grams of marijuana would receive $100 fines and adults would be ticketed $150. Fines would increase to $250 for youths and $400 for adults for possession while driving, committing an offence or being caught in or near a school.

Police estimated that 15 grams is the equivalent of 15 to 30 joints, depending on how they are rolled.

Possession of one gram or less of hashish would warrant fines starting at $200.
Very mixed feelings about this, and I'm a regular marijuana user. Thoughts?
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post #2 of 6
5/28/03 at 5:19pm
Certainly a step in the right direction. A simple fine instead of clogging up jail cells is a grand idea.
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post #3 of 6
5/28/03 at 5:36pm
so, these cops are going to be driving around with a mini balance in their car?
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post #4 of 6
5/28/03 at 6:01pm
15 grams would make a wonder joint.
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post #5 of 6
5/28/03 at 10:14pm
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On the opposite end of the political spectrum, NDP Leader Jack Layton called for legalization so that there would be no penalties for possession.
Doesn't this idea make a lot more sense?
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post #6 of 6
5/29/03 at 4:09am
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Nelson (Sing Blue Silver):
so, these cops are going to be driving around with a mini balance in their car?
Or a digital scale. Why not?

If necessary, that is. If the evidence goes thump, it probably masses more than 15 grams.
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