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Jamaica: Senate Passes Marijuana Depenalization Measure

Jamaica: Senate Passes Marijuana Depenalization MeasureKingston, Jamaica–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015.  Members of the Jamaica Senate have approved legislation depenalizing minor marijuana possession offenses nationwide.

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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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