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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed Jun 25, 2014, 01:38 PM Jun 2014

Amendment To Block D.C.'s Marijuana Decriminalization Law Passes

Amendment To Block D.C.'s Marijuana Decriminalization Law Passes

An amendment introduced by a Republican Representative from Maryland to block the implementation of D.C.'s marijuana decriminalization law passed 28 to 21 in the House Appropriations Committee.

Rep. Andy Harris, a physician, introduced the amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, saying today marijuana is "dangerous to the developing brain."

"It's not a jurisdiction issue," Harris said of blocking a law passed by the D.C. Council. "Whether or not we should, we can debate." Harris also said his constituents on the Eastern Shore are concerned about Maryland's decriminalization law, adding that D.C.'s law has much lower fines "with no referral for help," even for younger people.

"That's just plain bad policy," he continued. "This is an opportunity to stop bad policy from going forward."
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Amendment To Block D.C.'s Marijuana Decriminalization Law Passes (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2014 OP
They should call it "marijuana deregulation" KurtNYC Jun 2014 #1

KurtNYC

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1. They should call it "marijuana deregulation"
Wed Jun 25, 2014, 01:43 PM
Jun 2014

Even the Republican base wants MJ off the list now. These guys are out of touch with their own base.

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