Philadelphia Is About To Be America’s Largest City To Decriminalize Marijuana
Click here for reuse options!Nutter wasn’t a fan of the bill in the past, but he told KYW Newsradio that he agreed to sign the bill — with a caveat — because he’s seen too many of his citizens slapped with charges for small amounts of pot.
“So I think the agreement ends up putting the city and our citizens in a much better place,” Nutter told CBS News, noting that signing the bill won’t be the same as condoning marijuana use.
Though earlier reports have stated that Nutter would sign the bill this week, it’ll likely take another two. He arrived at a compromise with City Councilman Jim Kenney, who originally sponsored the bill in May. Nutter’s tweak will tack on a $100 fine for smoking in public, which can be waived with a few hours of public service. Kenney’s bill will be amended Thursday by the council and get a final vote two weeks later before it shows up on Nutter’s desk again.
Kenney says the amendment is still a whole lot better than Philadelphia’s current law, which punishes any marijuana possession with at least a $200 fine, a drug abuse course and an arrest record, according to Mic.
Copyright 2014 Liberaland
By: Cheston Catalano
Cheston Catalano is a Kentucky-based journalist whose work has been featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle. He is a long-time contributor to Liberaland.
8 responses to Philadelphia Is About To Be America’s Largest City To Decriminalize Marijuana
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juicyfruityyy September 9th, 2014 at 14:56
We have bigger problem to worry about in the country. Who smokes a joint, just doesn’t seem to be my priority. It should be legalized in all states.
juicyfruityyy September 9th, 2014 at 14:56
We have bigger problem to worry about in the country. Who smokes a joint, just doesn’t seem to be my priority. It should be legalized in all states.
Chinese Democracy September 9th, 2014 at 15:05
spark one up sparky! Looks like the for profit prison system took another big hit
Chinese Democracy September 9th, 2014 at 15:05
spark one up sparky! Looks like the for profit prison system took another big hit
edmeyer_able September 9th, 2014 at 15:08
I predict an up-tick in tourism for Philadelphia.
edmeyer_able September 9th, 2014 at 15:08
I predict an up-tick in tourism for Philadelphia.
greenfloyd September 10th, 2014 at 00:07
However tardy, so nice to see some good news for a change. :)
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floyd[@]greenfloyd.org September 10th, 2014 at 00:07
However tardy, so nice to see some good news for a change. :)
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