In Maine i've heard that mary jane is decriminalized, so is it legal or not?
2007-08-16 13:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by M H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is still illegal, but will not be treated as a criminal manner. Other illegal activity that is not criminal includes littering, speeding, or double parking.
You will get a fine but not go to jail.
2007-08-16 13:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-04 05:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decriminalizing something means taking the criminal aspect out of the punishment. For instance, you get pulled over with an ounce of weed, you can serve jail time for it.
If it wasn't criminalized, you may only receive a slap on the wrist.
No, it does not mean it's legal, yet.
2007-08-16 13:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by Glen B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decriminalizing means reducing from a felony to a misdemeanor, you can get a ticket or be fined but it's still not fully legalized.
2016-04-01 18:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Webster Dictionary:
decriminalize
Main Entry: de·crim·i·nal·ize
Pronunciation: (")dE-'kri-m&-n&-"lIz, -'krim-n&l-
Function: transitive verb
: to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of; especially : to repeal a strict ban on while keeping under some form of regulation
- de·crim·i·nal·iza·tion /(")dE-"kri-m&-n&-l&-'zA-sh&n, -"krim-n&l-/ noun
I believe they are referring to decriminalizing Marijuana.
Good Luck.
2007-08-16 13:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-21 16:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by Katy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋