The new law, which goes into effect July 1, is the latest progressive action taken by state Democrats since taking full control of Virginia's government in November for the first time in more than two decades. On Thursday, Northam, a Democrat, signed Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 972, creating a civil penalty of no more than $25 for possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, with no jail time.
Under the new law, records relating to arrests, charges, and convictions for marijuana possession will be sealed"except in certain circumstances." Employers and educational institutions will be prohibited from asking individuals to disclose such arrests, charges or convictions.Virginia is now the 27th state to decriminalize simple cannabis possession, according to the cannabis legalization organization, Marijuana Policy Project.
Virginia... let the drug pushers & child murderers go and put the worshipers in jail... sounds about right. Read it in the Bible as a child, never thought it would happen during my lifetime!
Priming for 2021?🤔 Why is this guy still in office?......... Oh yea, double standards.
Doesn't VA have a legislature? Is VA a dictatorship now?
Good... Trump 2020.... period.
Well if he was a patriot I could see his point marijuana should be legal it's your body we live in a free country if you want to smoke marijuana who am I to stop you
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Racist signs bill, how about this racist, no coverage?
Most of the drugs gives the same high anyway
Does he know what they spike it with?
Stupid
Whoo hoo, cmon Texas!
It's not a drug. It's a plant.
bout time. Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs and you can get it on any corner.
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Get it!
The government should give every American high-quality marijuana to relieve the pressure. We need entertainment.
Good idea. Now more Ppl of color will use it & that means a weaker Immune System.
Dont mind me I'm here to see Tailbanvangelist lose their shit
Another Racist..
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You can keep them comfortable while you decide if you are going to kill them.
We not only want it decriminalized, and fully legal, but we also it legal for recreational otherwise this is a waste of time.
By the way, decriminalization doesn't mean legalization. Many confuse that fact.
That right keep them locked in their homes and Use cannabis
The party of abortion, amnesty and acid - rides again
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Just don’t Bogart that joint, my friend.
have fun with that...lol
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