Marijuana in Jamaica: Possession of up to two ounces decriminalised on Bob Marley's birthday

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Possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use has been decriminalised in Jamaica after a drugs law that was passed on Friday was debated by senators for five hours.

Having up to two ounces (around 56 grams) will only be punishable by a fixed penalty ticket, instead of a criminal charge.

The amendment of the law happens to have been passed on the birthday of reggae legend Bob Marley, who died of cancer aged 36 in 1981. He is well-known to have praised weed as “the healing of a nation.”

The new penalty will cost, or if it would be a criminal offence to not pay the amount, is not yet known.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/marijuana-in-jamaica-possession-of-up-to-two-ounces-decriminalised-on-bob-marleys-birthday-10034299.html

[trumad]

1. You would think Jamaica of all places.

[mopinko]

4. know where i am goin for my next vaca.

livin in chicago, you need to get away sometimes.
warm and all that.
ya mon.

[MADem]

7. Be careful--crime rate tru da roof, donchaknow.

Don't play the tourist in cockpit country. And mind your things in Kingston as well.

[malaise]

9. Just be alert and don't go to strange places alone.

It's rare for tourists to be affected by crime.

[Dont call me Shirley]

2. One time, at a Bob Marley concert.....

The top of my head came off and I became one with the music. It was awesome.

[treestar]

3. Surprised it is not legal there already

[ChosenUnWisely]

5. It probably basically already is legal for the locals but not the tourists.

Tossing tourists for a in jail for a little weed tends to depress tourists wanting to come and spend money. It also creates diplomatic hassles too.

Like every where if your discrete no problems the laws are for the idiots to keep them in line.

[barbtries]

6. i don't know.

i was there in 2003 or 2004 - was barely off the plane before it was being offered, and we had it the whole time we were there.
wasn't all that good, though. i haven't really smoked pot for decades but in Jamaica i felt i should. go figure.

[malaise]

10. Maybe now you'll actually get some good herb

The middle class and Rastas have the best herb.

[MADem]

8. Jamaica is a very conservative nation in lots of ways. nt

[hunter]

11. "Decriminalization" doesn't cut into gangster business like legalization would.

It might even improve gang profits a bit, along with the share corrupt law enforcement officials and politicians take.

Same as the U.S.A..