oh dumbfucky a misdemeanor and a fine isn't decriminalization. You don't suppose that graph was talking about the 2012 bill legalizing cannabis do you? Derp derp dumbshit
Definition of DECRIMINALIZE
: to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of
In 2012, voters in Oregon rejected Ballot Measure 80, a ballot initiative which would have legalized marijuana. 53 percent of voters opposed the measure.
In 1973, Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis.[SUP][35][/SUP] Possession of 28.45 grams (1 ounce) or less is punishable by a $500 to $1,000 fine; stricter punishments exist for sale or cultivation.
Offense | Penalty | Incarceration | Max. Fine |
Possession
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