DC Council Votes to Decriminalize Pot Possession

Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana would no longer be a criminal offense in the nation's capital under a bill approved by the D.C. Council.

If the bill becomes law, the District of Columbia would join the 17 states that have decriminalized pot possession. Mayor Vincent Gray plans to sign measure, and Congress is not expected to intervene.

Smoking marijuana in public would still be illegal, and the law would not apply on federal property such as the National Mall. The council approved it Tuesday by a 10-1 vote.

Proponents say the decriminalization bill is one of the nation's strongest and would reduce racial disparities in drug arrests. Civil fines for possession would be $25, and police wouldn't be allowed to search someone just because they smell marijuana.

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dc-co...n-22774353

Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana would no longer be a criminal offense in the nation's capital under a bill approved by the D.C. Council.

If the bill becomes law, the District of Columbia would join the 17 states that have decriminalized pot possession. Mayor Vincent Gray plans to sign measure, and Congress is not expected to intervene.

Smoking marijuana in public would still be illegal, and the law would not apply on federal property such as the National Mall. The council approved it Tuesday by a 10-1 vote.

Proponents say the decriminalization bill is one of the nation's strongest and would reduce racial disparities in drug arrests. Civil fines for possession would be $25, and police wouldn't be allowed to search someone just because they smell marijuana.

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dc-co...n-22774353

This is yet another step in the right direction which i will stand behind, here in Detroit it is 2.5 ounces on your person, un separated and in a single container with a lock of some kind on it. If you are driving it is to be kept in the trunk which is the same for un opened alcohol. I for one hope this takes off like a wildfire i am all on board for this.