“State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a measure that will decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana in Vermont. The bill will now be transmitted to Gov. Peter Shumlin, who is expected to sign it into law in coming weeks, at which time Vermont will become the 17th state in the nation to decriminalize or legalize marijuana. House Bill 200, introduced by Rep. Christopher Pearson (P-Burlington) with a tripartisan group of 38 co-sponsors, will remove criminal penalties for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and replace them with a civil fine, similar to a traffic ticket.”
Related posts:
Federal Regulators Consider Seat Belt Ignition Interlocks on Automobiles
Boy, 12, Fined For WWII Vet Fundraising Efforts
Justice Department won’t bring charges over CIA interrogations
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Exchange Files for Bankruptcy, Claims $63.6m Debt
New York State Black Market in Cigarettes Booming
Former Mexican President Launches Global Partnership With Pot Advocates
High-profile investors reveal just how bullish they are on bitcoin
Polish Finance Official: Bitcoin is Not Illegal
BGPSEC: More Internet Control In The Name Of “Security”
Bill Gates: Flip-Flopping IP Hypocrite
Investment Manager Explains Why 99.5% Of Americans Can Never Win
Jim Rogers: How High (or Low) Will Gold Go?
Owner of Snowden’s Email Service on Why He Closed Lavabit Rather Than Comply
China Central Bank Injects Record Cash Into Money Market
Fed Hawks Want Rate Hikes Soon