Pubdate: Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)
Copyright: 2015 Star Advertiser
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/5154

WORLD WON'T END IF POT DECRIMINALIZED

According to the national group NORML, 18 states have decriminalized 
marijuana, at a minimum.

Typically, according to its website, that means "no prison time or 
criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for 
personal consumption" - essentially treating offenses like a minor 
traffic violation.

A legislative bill that would make Hawaii the 19th such state has 
advanced. Passing it would make sense. Even some of those who look 
askance at marijuana legalization don't want to see small-time users 
criminalized and public money spent on prosecuting them.
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