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Newshawk: The Source for Marijuana News www.mapinc.org
Webpage: http://drugsense.org/url/6Jes7sjX
Pubdate: Wed, 16 Apr 2008
Source: Omaha World-Herald (NE)
Copyright: 2008 Omaha World-Herald Company
Contact:
Website: http://www.omaha.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/320
Author: Martha Stoddard, World-Herald Bureau
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Marijuana)
STIFFER PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA SENT TO HEINEMAN
LINCOLN -- Getting caught with a little pot may soon be as costly as
getting caught drinking before your 21st birthday.
The Nebraska Legislature Tuesday passed a bill increasing the
penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Legislative
Bill 844, introduced by State Sen. Russ Karpisek of Wilber, passed on
a 40-2 vote.
If the bill is signed into law by the governor, fines would increase
to $300, up from $100, for possession of an ounce or less of
marijuana. Fines for a second offense would be increased to $400, up
from $200, and for third and subsequent offenses, to $500, up from $300.
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MAP posted-by: Richard Lake
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