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I'm considering filing the following decrim bill with the attorney general and Secretary of State as an initiated
act. There is a cost however, so if anyone would like to renew their membership
or make a contribution, now would be a good time. The bill is modeled after the Oregon decrim act of 1972.
Also copies of the act can be sent to your state rep of Senator. It is not too early to start lobbying for this
needed reform in the 2007 legilative session.
In Solidarity, Glen Schwarz, Pres. ArkNORML
A Proposed Act: "To lessen the criminal penalties for simple possession of small amounts of marijuana."
PROPOSED ACT
Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of Arkansas:
Section 1: Arkansas Statute 5-64-401 is hereby amended by adding a new
subsection as follows:
"(g) Any person who knowingly or intentionally is in unlawful
possession of one ounce (28.4 grams) or less of marijuana is guilty of
a violation, punishable by a fine of not more than $200."
Section 2: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are
hereby repealed.
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