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IL Rep. Mark Kirk Introducing Bill for 25 Year Marijuana Sentences

By Jeralyn, Section Legislation
Posted on Mon Jun 15, 2009 at 02:58:16 PM EST
Tags: marijuana, Mark Kirk (all tags)
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Via the Chicago Tribune, Congressman Mark Kirk is introducing a bill to set penalties at up to 25 years for some pot offenses, that would apply to first time offenders:

U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk will call for legislation Monday that would toughen drug-trafficking laws regarding a highly potent form of marijuana, with penalties of up to 25 years in prison for a first-time offense. The law would target offenders who sell or distribute marijuana that has a THC content exceeding 15 percent.

Paul at NORML has more. You can send Rep. Kirk your thoughts here.

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