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Senators and Rep propose bill to decriminalize private marijuana use
Four senators and Rep Edward Koch proposed legislation to reduce private possession of marijuana to a civil offense with a federal fine under 100 dollars. The sponsors cite Oregon's 1973 model and say selling drugs would still incur harsh penalties. They note current law imposes up to 5000 dollars and a year in prison. Koch cites 30 million who tried marijuana and 13 million regular users, pointing to 400000 arrests in 1973 for possession and urging federal action to spur state reforms.
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Washington
UPI
Oregon
Jacob Jayits
R-N.y
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Edward Brooke
R- Mass
Tavits
Edward Koch
D-N.y
Koch