Marijuana Decriminalization Act

December 19, 2024

Legislation,State Law

Introduction

The Marijuana Decriminalization Act aims to legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use in the State of San Andreas. This initiative seeks to allow law enforcement to focus on more serious crimes and align with public opinion for a more equitable legal system.

Citizens of the State of San Andreas have strongly supported the decriminalization of marijuana possession. This legislation addresses their desire to support personal freedom and ensure responsible use.

The Act permits adults to possess up to six marijuana joints or an equivalent amount of marijuana for rolling or pipe smoking. This move aligns with a growing trend toward marijuana decriminalization, which has been known to reduce law enforcement costs and non-violent drug arrests. The State of San Andreas aims to join this progressive movement and enhance the well-being of its residents.

Purpose

To provide a clear and actionable plan for the implementation of the Marijuana Legislation, ensuring smooth transition and effective adoption.

Constitutional Justification

The Constitution supports individual freedoms in regards to health, privacy and dignity, and this legislation seeks to protect citizens’ rights to make safe choices regarding marijuana use.

The initiative aims to protect personal liberties by:

Allowing adults to possess small amounts of marijuana for personal use.
Reducing unnecessary criminalization and supporting a fair legal system.
Respecting the rights of citizens to make personal lifestyle choices without undue government interference.

Details

Definitions:

Marijuana Joint – A marijuana joint is a rolled cannabis cigarette. It consists of marijuana, which is the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant, rolled in a paper designed for smoking. May weigh up to and including 1g.

Weed Baggie: A Weed Baggie is a small, sealable plastic bag used for storing and transporting loose cannabis / marijuana. May weigh up to and including 1g.

Rolling Paper: A thin paper used to encase the cannabis. These papers can be made from various materials.

Enforcement:

The possession of up to six marijuana joints or an equivalent amount of weed baggies will be legal for adults. Law enforcement will focus on ensuring that this limit is respected and that marijuana is not used in spaces where smoking is prohibited.

Law enforcement authorities are mandated to ensure compliance with these possession limits. All persons shall be assumed to be within the legal quantity of marijuana by default, and will not under any circumstances be eligible to be detained or searched using “Probable Cause” for the possession of marijuana alone, without articulable probable cause an individual exceeds the limits. The act of a citizen smoking, rolling or displaying marijuana shall not invoke or engage Reasonable Suspicion or Probable Cause for any further investigation, detainment or search.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Possession of marijuana in quantities exceeding the legal limit are subject to incur penalties, including fines and potential misdemeanor or felony charges; which may apply to possession amounts outside of these limits.

Overview: Marijuana Decriminalization Act

Legal Possession Limits: Citizens of the State of San Andreas may legally possess in total up to six (6) Marijuana Joint(s). Alternatively, they may possess up to three (3) Marijuana Baggies for pipe smoking or rolling. Citizens are also afforded having an assortment, as long as the charted totals below are followed: