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Legal-Leaf Backers Claim Ballot Support
Pubdate: Thu, 22 Nov 2007
Source: Boston Herald (MA)
Copyright: 2007 The Boston Herald, Inc
Contact: http://news.bostonherald.com/
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LEGAL-LEAF BACKERS CLAIM BALLOT SUPPORT
BOSTON - Advocates for decriminalizing marijuana in Massachusetts say
they've collected more than enough signatures to get the initiative on
next year's ballot.
Supporters say they filed about 105,000 signatures - far more than the
67,000 required.
The ballot question would impose civil, not criminal, penalties on
anyone caught with 1 ounce or less of marijuana.
Backers say it would save millions in law enforcement costs and spare
thousands from getting a criminal record. Opponents say loosening drug
laws sets a bad precedent.
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