Politics & Government
Cranston's Sen. Miller On Hand for Marijuana Bill Signing
Cranston's Joshua Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Warwick) sat with Governor Lincoln Chafee and Rep. John G. Edwards of Tiverton and Portsmouth during the signing of the marijuana decriminalization bill.
From left, Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton, Portsmouth), Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee and Sen. Joshua Miller sit for the ceremonial signing of the marijuana decriminalization legislation (2012-S 2253Aaa, 2012-H 7092Aaa), which imposes a civil penalty of a $150 fine for carrying 1 ounce or less, plus forfeiture of the drug. A third offense within 18 months of the previous offense would be treated as a misdemeanor. Representative Edwards sponsored the bill in the House.
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