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Nebraska Seeks Stricter Marijuana
Penalties
April 18, 2008
News Summary
Fines and penalties for possession
of small amounts of marijuana in Nebraska would be
strengthened if new legislation is signed into law,
Midlands
News Service reported April 16.
The bill, filed by State Sen. Russ
Karpisek, would increase fines for possession of an
ounce or less of marijuana to $300 -- up from $100
-- with second and third offenses increasing to $400
and $500, respectively.
Penalties for possession of more
than an ounce but less than a pound of marijuana would
increase to a maximum of three months in jail and
a $500 fine, up from seven days in jail and a $500
fine. The penalties apply to both minors and adults.
The Nebraska
Crime Commission reports 7,416 citations and arrests
for possession, sale and manufacturing of marijuana
in 2006.
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