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Crime rap for pot snuffed

Jessica Van Sack
Boston Herald

Bay State voters opted last night to weed out the recreational reefer users from drug-pushing punks, as they voted for ballot Question 2 to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.<!--break ?

On the other two questions, voters scotched an effort to eliminate the state income tax, but voted in a ban on dog racing.

“It’s great to see the people of Massachusetts were able to see what a sensible, modest proposal Question 2 is,” said Whitney Taylor of the Committee for Sensible Marijuana Policy.

November 5, 2008
Submitted by CSMP Staff on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 19:11

What Does The Marijuana Vote Mean?

BOSTON (WBZ) ― Massachusetts voters decided to ease marijuana laws Tuesday.

So what does that really mean?

It means anyone caught with an ounce or less of pot will no longer be considered a criminal in Massachusetts.

Instead, they'll have to pay a $100 fine and be forced to turn over the drug.

November 5, 2008
Submitted by CSMP Staff on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 19:08

Question 2: Marijuana decriminalization passes

The Associated Press
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

BOSTON— Massachusetts voters, over the objections of law enforcement officials, yesterday gave their backing to eased marijuana laws.

November 5, 2008
Submitted by CSMP Staff on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 19:05

Massachusetts embraces change...in marijuana law

OhMyGov.com

Hundreds of thousands of students in Boston and other parts of Massachusetts will be breathing in change deep and heavy soon, thanks to a ballot initiative that passed in the state last night decriminalizing small quantities of marijuana.

November 5, 2008
Submitted by CSMP Staff on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 19:02

Mass. ballot initiative decriminalizing marijuana succeeds

Allegra Abramson
Llama Ledger

Massachusetts voters passed a ballot initiative yesterday decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Being caught with less than an ounce of the drug will now result in a fine of $100.

November 5, 2008
Submitted by CSMP Staff on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 18:59