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Simplepowa
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Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
#18932763 - 10/04/13 07:13 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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by Phillip Smith, October 03, 2013, 03:47pm
As of this week, the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense in Switzerland. Instead, the Swiss have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of weed, replacing possible jail time and a criminal record with a maximum fine of $110. The new law went into effect Tuesday.
The change in the Swiss drug law brings the country in line with other European countries that have either formally or effectively decriminalized pot possession. It also brings uniformity within Switzerland, where previously, some cantons had turned a blind eye to marijuana offenses while others came down hard on offenders.
The change will also relieve pressure on Swiss police and courts. The country has dealt with 30,000 or so marijuana charges each year, a number that should decline dramatically under the new law.
Cultivation and distribution of marijuana remain criminal offenses, as does possession of more than 10 grams. The new law also increases penalties for sale to minors.
The country of some eight million people is thought to have up to 500,000 marijuana users.
Switzerland http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2013/oct/03/switzerland_decrim
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: Simplepowa]
#18935381 - 10/05/13 09:40 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I give Canada 5 years
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: Shortknight]
#18935776 - 10/05/13 11:53 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Florida's next.
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: dark3st]
#18938639 - 10/06/13 01:12 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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dark3st said: Florida's next.
Lol i highly doubt that, but it would be nice. What makes you think this?
Man between this and the handouts for $2500 a month to all citizens, it sure looks like a great place to be a legal citizen. I hear it can be rather unfriendly though.
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: ilus]
#18939103 - 10/06/13 07:13 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Lol what 2500?
Idk I just always wish FL to be next
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: dark3st]
#18940917 - 10/06/13 03:44 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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FL is way to red/Jim Crow
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: ChinChiller]
#18940967 - 10/06/13 03:52 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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No... do you live here? I've lived all up and down left and right of this state. If anything it will be Bible thumpers that will hold us back.
We have a very famous attorney family The Morgan's who are fighting for it. We have a great chance of it becoming a medi state. (I use medically anyway for colitis NOS)
Though I believe legalization will take much longer sadly.
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: dark3st]
#18941122 - 10/06/13 04:22 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm living in South Florida right now and coming from Cali this is red haha 
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: ChinChiller]
#18941400 - 10/06/13 05:34 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Lol nah its more progressive now more than ever. Some ways worse then others, but I'm sure in 2014 we will have medi....I hope anyway. I really really really hope. Otherwise I'm just going to be growing auto flowers outdoors. With the economy I can't afford weed anymore, but at least I'm scripted marinol for my pain and they feel exactly the same anyway.
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: dark3st]
#18942171 - 10/06/13 08:12 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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dark3st said: Florida's next.
There the state that made bongs and pipes illegal right?
yeah... sorry doesnt look good
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: SeattleBlue]
#18942183 - 10/06/13 08:17 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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dark3st said: Florida's next.
There the state that made bongs and pipes illegal right?
yeah... sorry doesnt look good
Your thinking of that the wrong way. The shit is still legal learn the law before you spout bullshit. Its the residue that is not a misdemeanor anymore. So many people from other states always bring this "point" up though it means nothing. Crack pipes and Meth pipes and H residue is still a misdemeanor though.
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: dark3st]
#18942566 - 10/06/13 10:07 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Residue has always been illegal in florida. The bill was useless, it didnt do anything. You still have to say "tobbaco water pipe" in any store.
And as for the swiss, look up the new law there granting a monthly salary to each citizen. I have seen it all over the news.
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Re: Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession [Re: ilus]
#18943603 - 10/07/13 06:31 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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No the residue is now a felony not a misdemeanor that's the only difference.
-------------------- Back.. I'm going to do it...I'm getting sober from opiates ... I got weed, gabapentin, propranolol, and GHB, I have 100mg tramadol left. I can do this. I can do this. OFINTQWGVGAKGCYKBUBX free dark P. Tampanensis prints to ODD members.
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