VIRGINIA FINALLY

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Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation (Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972) decriminalizing marijuana possession. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.

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Does this mean I can smoke a joint in front of a cop without repercussion?

Wow, this means that speeding and other traffic infractions are now a much serious crime in VA than pot possession. (because a lot of traffic infractions in VA are misdemeanors.)