Legislation is pending in the House, H. 170, to eliminate civil and criminal penalties specific to the possession and cultivation of personal use quantities of marijuana by adults.
If passed, the measure would legalize the possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana, up to ten grams of hashish, and/or the cultivation of two marijuana plants in a private residence.
The measure would also reduce existing penalties for those who possess greater quantities of cannabis.
House members rejected a similar measure last session after Senate lawmakers had approved legislation to legalize and regulate the adult use and retail sale of cannabis. This year’s House measure does not address activities related to marijuana’s commercial production or sale.
Members of the House Judiciary Committee are backing the proposal.
Please use the pre-written letter below to urge your elected officials to support H. 170.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
