Petition on NORML site for new RI Law

I found this article on NORML's site today, talking about a new bill that would decriminalize possession in RI of under an ounce. Below in quotes is the gist of the article and below that is a link to the full article including a form letter that NORML will send to the appropriate persons on your behalf. I think that everyone should get on there and send a letter. I just did and then I posted the link on my Facebook page to encourage others to do so. I've never posted anything about Marijuana on my profile before, but I felt that this was the right issue to "come out" over.

"Legislation seeking to reduce marijuana possession penalties has been reintroduced in the Rhode Island legislature and is co-sponsored by a majority of house members. House Bill 5031 amends state law so that the adult possession of up to one ounce of marijuana is reduced from a criminal misdemeanor (punishable by one year in jail and a $500 maximum fine) to a civil offense, punishable by a $150 fine, no jail time, and no criminal record. House Bill 5031 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. You may contact the Committee here. You can also urge your representative to support this legislation by entering your zip code below."

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