Bill To Expand Marijuana Decriminalization Introduced In Maine
Maine lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills, LD 754 and LD 750, to expand the state’s existing marijuana decriminalization law.
Under present law, the adult possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana is a non-criminal offense punishable by a fine only.
LD 754 would amend existing law so that the adult possession of over 2.5 ounces but less than 5 ounces is classified as a civil violation. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
LD 750 would amend existing law so that the cultivation of up to six marijuana plants by an adult is also classified as a civil violation. This measure has also been referred to the Joint Committee Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
In 2009, Maine lawmakers increased the amount of marijuana that may be classified as a civil offense from 1.25 ounces to 2.5 ounces. Please urge your state elected officials to further amend the state’s personal marijuana possession laws by entering your zip code below.
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Bill To Expand Marijuana Decriminalization Introduced In Maine
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