R.I. law now says it's not a crime to possess small amounts of marijuana

Providence Journal ^ | April 1, 2013 | W. Zachary Malinowski

[Ken H]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - - As of midnight, Rhode Island became the 15th state to decriminalize non-medical marijuana possession, meaning that anyone caught with up to one ounce will get a $150 ticket instead of facing a misdemeanor criminal charge.

The softened penalty is the state's latest move to regulate use of a drug that has become more acceptable. The ball began rolling in 2006, when the General Assembly passed a law establishing a state medical-marijuana program, allowing patients to grow their own cannabis or get it from caregivers, or growers, certified by the state.

[JustSayNoToNannies]

Pothead haters? I define “pothead” as one who regularly uses, to the point of affecting his ability to function normally. If the shoe doesn’t fit, don’t try to stretch it on.

That shoe isn't even in my closet anymore - I quit about 20 years ago.

I don’t hate people who do stupid things

I shouldn't have used the term "hate." The point remains that you can most effectively incentivize them to leave your state if the federal drug laws are repealed.

[ex-Texan]

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