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Originally Posted by pourmeanother
To be blunt, you are wrong. California has voted to somewhat decriminalize marijuana possession, while the Federal Government laws remain unchanged. As Big3 pointed out, Obama has relaxed the DEA pressure on the state and has, for the most part, allowed it to do its thing.
By comparison...
28.5 grams or less possessed
California law - up to $100 fine, no prison
Federal law - up to $1000 fine, up to 1 year (escalates beyond this with each offense)
More than 28.5 grams possessed
CA - $500, 6 months
Fed. - $1000, 1 year (escalates beyond this with each offense)
Growing any amount
CA - 1-3 years roughly
Federal - 5-life (unreal)
Basically every law is in conflict with the government. In November we vote for full legalization, which should be interesting.
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I agree, I assume there will be a bunch of butt-hurt feds out there doing a show of force if the prop gets passed. Just like they did with 215. Arresting law abiding citizens and medical patients just because fed law says they can.