Rep Zuckerman introduces marijuana decriminalization bill By Free Press Staff • February 3, 2009 MONTPELIER — Nineteen legislators introduced a bill Tuesday that seeks to decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana The bill — H 150 — would make possession of one ounce or less subject to a civil penalty with up to $100 fine Rep David Zuckerman, P-Burlington, the lead sponsor of the bill, said this would allow police to focus on bigger matters. “Let’s be efficient in our law enforcement’s use of resources,” he said Rep Bill Lippert, D-Hinesburg, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said his panel has other priorities for the session, including legislation to toughen enforcement of sex offenses against children Zuckerman said he understands the marijuana bill has long odds. “The wheels are not greased on this bill,” he said http://www. burlingtonfreepress. com/article/20090203/NEWS02/90203041/1001/NEWS ATTN VERMONTERS: sign the petition to support H 150 -- http://www. validvt. org/petition. html
