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[CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19
#13274539 - 10/01/10 10:27 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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via http://thenewsoftoday.com/schwarzenegger-signs-bill-decriminalizing-marijuana-despite-opposing-prop-19/3047/
The California Governor, Schwarzenegger, who opposes Proposition 19, this morning signed a landmark bill in the state of California which decriminalizes the possession of marijuana. For those wondering, this does not make marijuana possession legal, but it no longer will be a misdemeanor offense. Instead of the mandatory fine of $100 as well as the mandatory appearance in front of a judge, the outcome of being caught with marijuana will now simply be a $100 fine. The new law will be in effect on January 1st and include anyone caught with up to an ounce of marijuana. Basically the possession of the drug is seen no different by California now than speeding is.
Schwarzenegger signed the bill because it will save the state a ton of money since there will no longer need to be a judge and attorneys appointed to each and every one of the misdemeanor offenses involving marijuana possession. Last year alone there were 60,000 Californians caught with the drug, and in the last decade approximately 500,000 offenders.
Schwarzenegger however remains against November’s Proposition 19 (known as Prop 19) vote to legalize the drug.
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: GutteralRetch]
#13274602 - 10/01/10 10:43 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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Nice. Sounds like MA.
It definitely would make me feel a lot safer if it was the same in my state. I can't even imagine.
It's insane that in some places you can do jail time and in other places you have a simple fine.
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: GutteralRetch] 1
#13274611 - 10/01/10 10:44 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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That's a great law and a wise move by Arnie.
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: acim2]
#13274617 - 10/01/10 10:45 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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acim2 said: Nice. Sounds like MA.
It definitely would make me feel a lot safer if it was the same in my state. I can't even imagine.
It's insane that in some places you can do jail time and in other places you have a simple fine.
I wouldnt bitch about that really, cuz the easiest option for them it just to say fuckitall and keep it 100% illegal
Since that's what they do best
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: Le_Canard]
#13274628 - 10/01/10 10:47 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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ToiletDuk said: That's a great law and a wise move by Arnie. 
right?
i wish the missouri governor would think smart like ahnold..
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: Synocybin]
#13274662 - 10/01/10 10:56 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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I wonder why he's opposing prop 19?

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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: PsilocybinMike]
#13274674 - 10/01/10 11:00 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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PsilocybinMike said: I wonder why he's opposing prop 19?


politics
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: Nexius]
#13274684 - 10/01/10 11:01 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: Nexius]
#13274694 - 10/01/10 11:04 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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Nexius said:
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PsilocybinMike said: I wonder why he's opposing prop 19?


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It seems hypocritical to me but I'm not completely shocked. It does piss me off that tons of black market dealers are pushing to keep it illegal just so they can keep making money but again, it doesn't completely shock me. It is pretty selfish though..
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: PsilocybinMike]
#13274702 - 10/01/10 11:06 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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PsilocybinMike said:
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Nexius said:
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PsilocybinMike said: I wonder why he's opposing prop 19?


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It seems hypocritical to me but I'm not completely shocked. It does piss me off that tons of black market dealers are pushing to keep it illegal just so they can keep making money but again, it doesn't completely shock me. It is pretty selfish though..
Lobbying takes many forms D:
I don't think arnold wants to be assassinated either
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: PsilocybinMike]
#13274719 - 10/01/10 11:10 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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At least now it won't be such a huge letdown if prop 19 fails
People will probably say that this bill will make people even lazier about getting out the vote for 19.. but I don't think it's going to pass anyways
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: Nexius]
#13274721 - 10/01/10 11:10 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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When the hell is florida going to do this.
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: Synocybin]
#13274722 - 10/01/10 11:11 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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Synocybin said:
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ToiletDuk said: That's a great law and a wise move by Arnie. 
right?
i wish the missouri governor would think smart like ahnold..
I wish the Tennessee governor would do the same as well.
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: xpl0de]
#13274731 - 10/01/10 11:12 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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xpl0de said: When the hell is florida going to do this.
LOL
2030 maybe?
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: AsAboveSoBelow]
#13274740 - 10/01/10 11:15 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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What does this mean about drug testing for work?
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: AsAboveSoBelow]
#13274746 - 10/01/10 11:16 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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Here in MA the $100 fine decrim law has been in effect for awhile now. Even before that though I can remember even back in like 2001-2002 just smoking blunts in Boston walking around. The cops barely even try and enforce the law at all now because you can refuse to give them I.D and if you don't pay the fine there is no consequences. All in all, a pretty solid city/state to be a stoner in.
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: AsAboveSoBelow]
#13274867 - 10/01/10 11:43 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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PsilocybinMike said: Here in MA the $100 fine decrim law has been in effect for awhile now. Even before that though I can remember even back in like 2001-2002 just smoking blunts in Boston walking around. The cops barely even try and enforce the law at all now because you can refuse to give them I.D and if you don't pay the fine there is no consequences. All in all, a pretty solid city/state to be a stoner in.
Damn, not bad at all. Maybe I've been looking at the wrong coast.
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xpl0de said: When the hell is florida going to do this.
LOL
2030 maybe?
I have a feeling the mighty Atlantic will reclaim Florida looooong before the state even considers MMJ, let alone decriminalization.
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: the_drummer]
#13274898 - 10/01/10 11:51 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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I love that I live in CA. I was thinking of moving away, but how could I now?
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#13274963 - 10/01/10 12:06 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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Looks like a step in the semi right direction.,..now its just a fine atleast.. now we gotta vote on prop 19 to de-criminalize it... i feel like this year is the year pot's gunna start being legal in places and then eventually across america... pitty it took baby steps to get here... but atleast its hapaning...maybe it'll pull us outta the depression like how alcohol did when we had it prohibited and then legalized
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Re: [CA] Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Despite Opposing Prop 19 [Re: Scudreloaded]
#13275118 - 10/01/10 12:37 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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