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11th November 2014
03:17pm GMT

They feel that the energy of the force would be better served by targeting more serious crime. Tens of thousands of people in New York get arrested each year for low level possession of marijuana and now, instead of being sent to jail, they will be issued with a summons and get fined $100.
It should be noted though that if you are caught burning or smoking marijuana you will be arrested. The law change only applies to those in possession but not using.
With Oregon, Colorado and Alaska legalising marijuana, it's another step closer to allowing the legalisation of the drug in other states.Explore more on these topics: