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russian33 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 01:52 PM
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Which state legalized marijuana? I might move there...
..make the next 4 years easier on myself

:smoke:
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skylarmae Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 01:54 PM
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1. Montana..of all places. Cold but beautiful....n/t
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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 01:54 PM
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2. Erm...
Montana, maybe? It's in the CNN article on their front page. CA gave $ and rights for stem-cell research, too.
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American Tragedy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 02:14 PM
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3. Montana... about as red as can be, unfortunately
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ibegurpard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 02:18 PM
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4. Montana legalized MEDICAL marijuana.
This state is not monolithically conservative. People who come here from more urban places just don't understand it.
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UpsideDownFlag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 02:18 PM
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5. montana legalized pot?? fucking sweet!
mountains, camping...sounds like a good place to go hide for the next 4 years.
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Sarrek420 Donating Member (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 02:49 PM
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6. Move Here To California
I live in California. I have a medical marijuana prescription. And am up on most marijuana news.

And if you're looking for which state is the best to move to in respect to marijuana laws. CALIFORNIA is the most marijuana friendly. Marijuana is 'almost' de-facto legal here.

The marijuana laws here in California are:



Possession

- 28.5 g (1 ounce) or less = Misdemeanor - No Incarceration - $100 fine

- More than 28.5 g = Misdemeanor - 6 months Incarceration - $500 fine

- 28.5 g or less on school grounds while school open = Misdemeanor - 10 days Incarceration - $500 fine

- More than 28.5 g on school grounds while school open = Misdemeanor - 6 Months Incarceration - $500 fine



Cultivation

- Any amount (exception for patients or caregivers) = Felony - 16 months Incarceration



Sale

- Gift of less than 28.5 g = Misdemeanor - No Incarceration - $100 fine

- Any amount = Felony - 2 -4 years Incarceration

- Sale to minor under 21 = Felony - 3 - 5 years Incarceration



Miscellaneous

- Paraphernalia possession or sale (first offense) = Civil Fine - $200 - $300

- Paraphernalia possession or sale (fifth offense) = Civil Fine - $5,000 - $6,000

(So why did Tommy Chong get prison for water bongs? Because (the feds) JOHN ASSCROFT's operation "pipe dreams" - to make a political statement)

- Any conviction of minor under 21 causes driver's license suspension for 1 year.



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Possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana is not an arrestable offense. As long as the offender can provide sufficient identification and promises to appear in court, the officer will not arrest the offender. Upon conviction of the misdemeanor charge the offender is subject to a fine of $100. Possession of greater than 28.5 grams is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.

Possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana on school grounds when the school is open is punishable by up to 10 days in jail and a $500 fine. Possession of greater than 28.5 grams or more of marijuana in a school zone is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.

The cultivation or processing of any amount of marijuana is punishable by up to sixteen months in state prison. There is an exception to the cultivation prohibition for patients or patients’ caregivers who possess or cultivate for personal use by the patient upon approval of a physician.

The laws regarding possession and cultivation of marijuana do not apply to patients or patients’ primary caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for the personal medical use of the patient, upon the recommendation or approval of a physician.

Selling marijuana in any amount is punishable by 2 – 4 years in the state prison. Giving away less than 28.5 grams is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $100.

Sale of marijuana to a minor is punishable by 3 – 5 years in prison.

For anyone under the age of 21 convicted of any of the above offenses, the state may suspend the offender’s driver’s license for up to one year.

Possession of paraphernalia is a civil fine of $200-$300 for the first offense and goes up to $5,000-$6,000 for a fifth or subsequent violation within a five-year period.



Decriminalization:

The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.



Medical marijuana:

This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective.



Hemp:

This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products.
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wordout Donating Member (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 03:44 PM
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7. smoking pot is a SIN. WHERE ARE YOUR VALUES???
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