Kingston, Jamaica–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Members of the Jamaica Senate have approved legislation depenalizing minor marijuana possession offenses nationwide.
The legislation amends federal law so that the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis by an adult is reclassified as a non-criminal offense. Violators of the law would receive a ticket and would be mandated to pay a fine, but would no longer face criminal penalties. Public use of the substance would remain prohibited.
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