Marijuana Legalization in Indiana
Looks like it is a race to the growroom among states these days as medical marijuana and decriminalization measures continue to make waves in legislatures across the nation even if the wake of tough regulatory laws and federal shenanigans. Hot on the heels of medical marijuana rumblings in Massachusetts, we are now getting word that the great debate is coming to Indiana.
In a couple of weeks, a committee of Indiana lawmakers will carefully examine the status of marijuana law in the state and consider several policy shifts. What is surprising is the range of changes being considered; everything from medical marijuana to full legalization is being looked at. The particular issues getting the most attention will be:
- Marijuana and its effect on the Indiana criminal justice system.
- Whether the possession and use of marijuana should continue to be illegal in Indiana and, if so, which penalties and amounts pertaining to marijuana possession and use are appropriate.
- Whether a program for medical marijuana should be implemented in Indiana and, if so, under what parameters.
- Whether marijuana should be treated and controlled like alcohol, with controlled and regulated sales, and special taxation.
Democratic Senator Karen Tallian has pushed for the commission’s creation to deal with what she calls Indiana’s “draconian” marijuana laws. Indeed, in the Hoosier state, possession of under 30 grams of cannabis, and even mere paraphernalia possession can a land a person in prison for up to a year. “One day, I watched three young kids plead cases on possession of small amounts,” Tallian said. “I thought, `Why are we spending all of the time and money to do this?’ Frankly, I put marijuana in the same category as alcohol.”
Senator Tallian is also preparing a compelling schedule of testimony to convince her fellow lawmakers. “I’ve got testimony from all different groups,” she said. “They keep calling me wondering when it’s going to be. I had them lined up when the bill was in the senate — medical people, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement. There are a wide range of people interested in the topic.”
Marijuana reform also has an unlikely ally in conservative Republican Rep. Tom Knollman. The Congressman suffers from multiple sclerosis and has stated that he wishes he could legally try to use marijuana to deal with his pain.
By: Marijuana News
Legloaize marijuana and put the money into cracking down on fake drugs that hurt people and perscriptions drugs that are killing people. Really be more concerned about grandma getting real insuolin.
Come on, isn’t it time already? Just think of the extra tax revenue on legal marijuana, and the low level drug dealer thugs that would be out of business. isn’t it time that we focus on fighting the harmful drugs instead of Marijuana. Yes it’s the 21st century.
This state should be worried about the meth and pill problems and leave the pot smokers alone.
It is Legal for Medicinal Use in MI. Why not do it in Indiana??? I currently get it in Ann Arbor MI. Alcohol is worse !!
ive been reading alot about Indiana legalizing marijuana. i believe it should be legalized in every state. look at all the money that could be saved from it being legal, less money to waste on putting people in jail, less kids wanting to do it because your not supposed to. think of how much our economy would benefit from it . do you realize how many people would buy it. so many people stray away just because it is illegal. legalizing would bring so many more people. the more people buy it the more money the gov. gets. our economy rises when we spend right. and so many people buy drugs now. but the world cant benefit because its not taxed. marijuana is a natural plant people. it was put here for us. it was meant for us. so why are we being punished for what we were meant to have?
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so weed isnt legal but spice is?
makes no sence why somthing that can put you in a coma is legal (you can buy it in stores)but weed isnt?
This is such BS I’m a 26yr old mother of 4 I’m also an Insomniac w/Bipolar & a Social Anxiety disorder. I gave up smoking marijuana & started smoking a legal alternative called Super Flame now theres a state wide ban on it & why because irresponsible parents don’t pay attention to their children. I just think its bogus that I can’t sit in my own home at night (after my kids are in bed) & get high to help me relax & sleep either legalize marijuana or let us have our alternatives.
With 4 differantt mental disorders yes it helps to smoke in moderation.
get the pedafiles and gun toaters off the streets
LEGALIZE plss.. if you dont your stupid as shit