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title: ""In Colorado, possession of small amounts of any drug — even Schedule…"
date: 2020-03-07
source: facebook
type: Archer T. Ships shared a link.
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# "In Colorado, possession of small amounts of any drug — even Schedule…

*March 7, 2020 · Facebook*

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\"In Colorado, possession of small amounts of any drug --- even Schedule I substances --- will no longer be charged as a felony, which started on March 1. But there are some catches to this groundbreaking drug reform bill.\
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HB19-1263, the law that effectively defelonized drug possession in the Centennial State, was designed to encourage harm reduction; reduce law enforcement costs; and keep people out of prison for nonviolent, victimless crimes. This means so long as an adult is caught with a small amount of any drug --- whether it's cocaine, LSD, shrooms, ecstasy, ketamine, or even meth --- the worst they'll face is a misdemeanor charge. That will usually mean no prison time. But fines, short jail sentences, and probation are still on the table.\
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Also, HB19-1263 only reduces penalties for possession. If you're caught dealing or manufacturing drugs, you're still in deep shit since those remain felonies.\"
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