http://blog.norml.org/20...ze-marijuana-possession/Quote:Supporters of Portland’s Question 1 claimed victory tonight, celebrating their work to make Portland the first city on the East Coast to legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for adults over 21. Question 1 was approved by about 70% of the vote, with only around 30% voting in opposition.
“Volunteers have been working tirelessly to make Portland the first city on the East Coast to legalize marijuana for adults, and tonight we celebrate,” said Rep. Diane Russell. “This is truly a victory for science, for common sense and for liberty.”
Earlier this year, Russell’s bill, “An Act to Tax and Regulate Marijuana” earned itself 35 co-sponsors, but fell just four votes short in the Maine House of Representatives. Since that time, the Department of Justice has released guidelines allowing states to move forward with regulating marijuana in a similar manner to alcohol. The populist Portland vote is seen as a litmus test of momentum for replacing prohibition with alcohol-style regulation.
“We already successfully regulate marijuana for medical use and, with tonight’s vote, it’s now clear Mainers are ready to move forward responsibly regulating all adult marijuana sales. We are calling on city officials to respect the will of the voters, and state leaders to get ahead of this issue with a Maine approach to taxing and regulating this commodity, much like we do alcohol,” said Russell. “It’s time to stop rewarding drug cartels and start rewarding responsible business owners, while funding important state priorities with new tax revenue.”
“We hope this resounding vote in Portland sends a loud and clear message, not just to lawmakers in Augusta, but lawmakers nationwide,” stated NORML Communications Director Erik Altieri, “We the people are ready for marijuana legalization and it is well past time for legislators to listen to their constituents and push for an end to the failed policy of prohibition.”
NORML and Representative Russell are still working to have statewide marijuana legalization statewide in 2014.
<Ringworm>hehehe, it's all fun and games till someone loses an "I"
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Is that just for the city limits of portland or for all of maine? Either way, congratulations. "I am cursed by the blossoming knowledge of my feminine ideal and she looks suspiciously like you."
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." -AE
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I guess its just the city. First place in the Eastern US to legalize it though.
<Ringworm>hehehe, it's all fun and games till someone loses an "I"
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Impressive "I am cursed by the blossoming knowledge of my feminine ideal and she looks suspiciously like you."
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." -AE
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universecannon wrote:http://blog.norml.org/2013/11/05/portland-maine-votes-overwhelmingly-to-legalize-marijuana-possession/
Woo Hoo! We are getting there. Here in Massachusetts it been decriminalized and they cant bust you for less than an ounce. Colorado and Washington State have it legal. We are on a roll! I think the 2016 elections are going to see a lot more initiatives pass. Peace
Mad Banshee
Note that the poster of this message would never actually use or recommend to use illegal substances. He is just an attention seeker and should be considered to be lying about everything he posts and his posts are only for the sake of generating discussion.
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Does that mean that they can freely buy and sell marihuana without medical purposes?
Because if it's not then it's just decriminalization of posession of small ammounts.
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This is great news, congratulations to those in Portland. As the article stated, definitely a win for common sense
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Yeah its basically just symbolic and like decriminalization without the ticket...since i guess they still can't even legally buy/sell/grow it anywhere! Still, it puts out a big message to everyone who sees that they had the guts to legalize it. So its a step in the right direction at least. 3 cities in michigan also "legalized" it... :] Not sure if its the same restrictions though
<Ringworm>hehehe, it's all fun and games till someone loses an "I"
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Changed the title. Confused me for a second. What were the other cities? "I am cursed by the blossoming knowledge of my feminine ideal and she looks suspiciously like you."
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." -AE
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yup we're stoked!
portland is awesome! the measure passed with like 70% in favour-hardly a surprise. we have been enjoying a very relaxed atmosphere for a while now. Maine will soon follow suit. yay !!
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