Thank you, Ron Paul, for your proposed H.R. 5843: Cannabis Decriminalization

House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization!
Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843!
NORML is pleased to report that H.R. 5843, an "Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults," has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul.

This measure, if passed, would strip the federal government of its authority to arrest responsible adult cannabis consumers. NORML founder and Legal Director Keith Stroup worked extensively with Frank’s staff to write this important legislation, which represents the first cannabis decriminalization measure introduced in Congress in 24 years.

Under current federal law, the penalty for cannabis possession is up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.

Please take a moment today to write your Representative and urge him to support this important legislation.

FYI: While Ron Paul and his bros are working to eradicate these asinine federal penalties, there still exist repercussions at the state level.

State of Kentucky: You can have in your possession up to 8 oz, and the penalties are up to a year in jail (which no one ever serves) and a $500 fine.

City of Lexington, KY: You can have in your possession less than one ounce, and get caught with it up to 5 times before jail is even considered.

State of Ohio: You can have less than a 100 g in your possession, pay a $100 fine, and never even see it as a misdemeanor on your record.