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Sen. Adam Ebbin, an Alexandria Democrat, has introduced a bill that would eliminate jail time for possession of the drug and make it punishable by a maximum $100 civil penalty.
The measure would also reduce criminal penalties for distribution.
Ebbin said Thursday at a news conference that criminalization of marijuana has failed. He says it makes nonviolent, regular citizens criminals and burdens Virginia with $67 million in law enforcement costs annually.
The measure faces an uphill battle. The House of Delegates has routinely killed decriminalization bills in the past.
The measure would also reduce criminal penalties for distribution.
Ebbin said Thursday at a news conference that criminalization of marijuana has failed. He says it makes nonviolent, regular citizens criminals and burdens Virginia with $67 million in law enforcement costs annually.
The measure faces an uphill battle. The House of Delegates has routinely killed decriminalization bills in the past.
