State senate votes down idea to decriminalize marijuana
North Dakota lawmakers aren’t ready to ease up on marijuana laws. This week, state senators voted down a bill that would have reduced penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis. Supporters argued it would help unclog the legal system and free up resources for more serious crimes. Opponents said the current system is working fine, with most low-level offenses resulting in a simple fine. The debate reflects a broader reluctance in North Dakota to change course on marijuana policy. Joel Porter with KX News has the full story.
HB 1596
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to 19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23, subsection 9 of section 19-03.1-23, and subsection 4 of section 19-03.4-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.
House Sponsors: Conmy (D, District 11), Dobervich (D, District 11), Foss (D, District 44), Heinert (R, District 32), Hendrix (R, District 10), Murphy (R, District 43), M. Ruby (R, District 40), Vetter (R, District 18),
Senate Sponsors: Boschee (D, District 44), Braunberger (D, District 10),
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