Breckenridge, Colorado Voters Decriminalize Pot Possession Up to An Ounce
Wed, Nov 04, 2009 2:23 pm
Starting at the beginning of next year, Breckenridge residents 21 and older will be allowed to possess paraphernalia and up to an ounce of pot legally after successfully amending the town code in Tuesday’s election.
Over 70 percent of voters elected to decriminalize possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Previously, such possession was considered a petty offense that could result in a ticket being issued with a fine of up to $100. However, residents of the Colorado town decided to do away with the penalties altogether.
The state still considers possession illegal and the new ordinance doesn’t change laws against smoking in public or driving under the influence.
The vote solidifies Breckenridge’s reputation as a progressive town for marijuana law reform. In a statewide vote in 2006 Breckenridge voters overwhelmingly supported Amendment 44, which would have decriminalized possession of up to an ounce of pot throughout Colorado. The amendment, however, failed. …summitdaily.com











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wendell
Mar 5 2010, 8:27 am
us
just b.e.
Feb 18 2010, 1:44 am
Johnny Potseed
Feb 7 2010, 2:00 am
This is for the morons who don't seem to know which party they might belong to in the election process.
1. If you make more than $250k a year your a Republician
2. If you make less than $250k a year your a Democrat
Some people spend their whole lives never knowing which party they belong to. And you NEVER for against your party. For god-sake people have some loyality.
Word to the wise, if your a democrat and vote for a republician in any election, then your just wasting your time and the democrats time in trying to change all the things the republicians mess up when they are in office.
I worked for a survey company years ago and believe it or not, George W. Bush didn't take West Virginia, it was a manipulated media cover up that went un-noticed. I worked on that survey and no one I called was voting for George W. Bush, it was the government manipulating the media, besides that he never got elected to beginn with, according to election rules, and you can look that up.
The rules state: if their is any confusion, or signs of cheating the incumbit party retains the office, check it out if ya don't believe what I say.
warren da shag
Nov 24 2009, 1:48 pm
Grassy Nole
Nov 13 2009, 4:22 am
Stop drink'n yourselfs to death, "MARYJANE" is here to save the day, take a toke and hold the smoke and see a better way. May Gods gift bring joy and happyness to the entire human race. We should rejoice and honor what the gods have given us, and declare mental freedom once and for all.
C H E E Z
Nov 12 2009, 9:32 pm
Now I don't think every person in the US should flock to Colorado and smoke out the entire state but God blessed I do hope the coolest and most enlightened souls do visit for 4-20 __________________________________________________
Blessed Be.. Enlightenment is Around the Corner.
Yoooo High Times Corp. type People!! how 'bout
2010 To Toke or Not to Toke -- High times Growers Event--
Highlight of New Found Freedom -- Fund raising for change-
Recession reducing Good times Annual Festival.
I'll help finance the Entertainment. www.myspace/ccheez
HU210
Nov 11 2009, 6:36 pm
Great job!!
BOKO
Nov 11 2009, 4:01 am
Will be soon, Bonks, will be soon...
Kauai420
Nov 10 2009, 4:37 pm
Canada Gus
Nov 9 2009, 8:20 pm
Canada just went along with the USA government with out any knowledge of the subject. Farmers in Saskatchewan were using hemp as wind rows. When they were told these had to be removed, well that really helped the dirty 30's get under way, as the soil simply blew away.
Nice to see some progress down there, now maybe we can make some progress. It was nice that they blamed Canada and particularly B.C. for the USA marijuana problems. Conveniently forgetting that most of the pot in the 60's and 70's were coming from or through the USA.
SIBINAC AVITAS
Nov 9 2009, 7:23 pm
Jane Dedrane
Nov 9 2009, 7:07 am
The U.S. government is like a little baby who can't have it's way. So they make it illegal, so no one can benefit from GODS gift to the world. The U.S. government is nothing more than a cry baby with a attitude problem.
GROW UP UNITED STATES AND MAKE IT LEGAL SO ALL OF THE PEOPLE IN AMERICAN CAN BENEFIT FROM IT.
BIG BUD!!
Nov 8 2009, 11:34 pm
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Nov 7 2009, 11:11 am
kinebudkilla
Nov 6 2009, 12:14 pm
Philly
Nov 5 2009, 3:14 pm
colorado is beyond
Nov 5 2009, 2:27 pm
gstlab3
Nov 5 2009, 1:43 pm
MORE HARMFULL RAYS FROM THE SUN THAT HIGH UP AND MARIJUANA WILL RESPOND WITH TRICOME PRODUCTION OVERLOAD!!!!!
OH MAN!!! LOOK FOR SOME KILLER GENETICS TO COME OUT OF COLORADO KIDS!!!!
PEACE!!!
GROW YOUR OWN!!., FREE YOUR MIND AND FREE THE PLANET!!
karma smoke
Nov 5 2009, 1:40 pm
gooddeal
Nov 5 2009, 1:07 pm
so smoke safely enjoy and know in your heart you are not doing anything evil.
joefoo
Nov 5 2009, 12:37 pm
Mountainbound
Nov 5 2009, 11:20 am
3OH!3
Nov 5 2009, 4:45 am
headiesmokeonly
Nov 5 2009, 3:05 am
bud
Nov 4 2009, 11:38 pm
FUCKING HOSTILE
Nov 4 2009, 10:30 pm
Mountain man
Nov 4 2009, 10:19 pm
toker
Nov 4 2009, 9:34 pm
you're wrong
Nov 4 2009, 8:41 pm
bigfoot
Nov 4 2009, 7:48 pm
fuck colorado
420Viper
Nov 4 2009, 6:42 pm
pass ab 390
Nov 4 2009, 5:43 pm
D.L.
Nov 4 2009, 4:15 pm
Mountain man
Nov 4 2009, 3:06 pm
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