Thinking of visiting Australia? This country might be the next to pass major marijuana law reforms.
After action by lawmakers in Australia, this country might be the next to pass major marijuana law reforms. Members of Parliament from Victoria called for an end to cannabis prohibition in their state.
The MPs are following the lead of a parliamentary committee known as the Inquiry Into Drug Law Reform. The group said that more needs to be done after studying the subject of legalizing marijuana.
“The committee found this is an area of drug law reform worthy of further investigation,” their report said, according to the Daily Mail.
Cannabis is illegal nationwide
All states and territories in Australia maintain cannabis prohibitions. Growing or possessing marijuana is illegal across the nation. However, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory have both decriminalized possession. In those areas, those caught with small quantities of pot are not subject to criminal penalties. Instead, fines are levied for possession.
Other states first try warnings and rehab with low-level drug offenders. Prosecutors file criminal charges if those measures fail.
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