Denver legalized pot up to an OZ. Is it legal anywhere else in the US, and is it fully legal in any country?

Question

I'm aware that a city decriminalizing it doesn't make it legal in the state or country, but I'm curious whether any other towns in the US have done this.

Answer 1

Several cities have repealed the city ordinances against possession of small quantities of marijuana. However, as noted in a previous answer, in all of these cases, there are still state laws against possession of any quantity of marijuana. So the only effect of these laws is to take a case out of city court and move it to state court (where the potential consequences are more severe). In addition, possession is also against federal law too. Thus, possession of marijuana is illegal everywhere in the U.S.

Answer 2

It's legal in many countries -- many counties do not have comprehensive drug laws.

And regardless of whether a state legalizes it in some or all circumstances -- that does not prevent the federal law enforcement from arresting and prosecuting someone under federal drug laws.

States can only affect whether someone is prosecuted under state drug laws -- federal is not affected -- that's the current ruling in most federal circuits until the Supreme Court weighs in.

Answer 3

It is not legal in Denver. The city got rid of their laws against it. But Colorado still has state laws against possession, so if an officer choses to, he can charge you in state court.

Answer 4

Yes. Pot is fully legal in the Netherlands, Denmark, the Central African Republic, and Lithuania.

Answer 5

I highly doubt that Denver legalized marijuana for everyone, its probably a bill for medicinal purposes only(Dr's perscribed). Because it is the Federal laws that would supersede any law trying to legalize drugs such as the aforementioned.

Answer 6

GO Broncos