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What is the difference between decriminalization and legalization in this context?

• seattle_spring 7y ago
  Decriminalization turns minor possession into basically a traffic ticket. It would still be a misdemeanor or felony to sell or possess large quantities, but it lowers the penalties again users and the priority against prosecuting them. Legalization would most likely mean sanctioned avenues for legal sales, as well as obviously being totally legal to possess and consume at your own home, above age 21.
  • Scoundreller 7y ago
    > but it lowers [...] the priority against prosecuting them Does it? It turns a cost-centre for the state into a profit-centre. Speeding tickets are handed out like candy during the safest road conditions when it’s also the safest to be outside. I never see speedtraps around a sharp bend when it’s dark and rainy, where they would deliver the most safety value.
    • seattle_spring 7y ago
      Imagine how they'd be handed out if the fine was $1500 and 6 months jailtime instead of just $150.
• codingdave 7y ago
  They are stopping law enforcement from acting on personal use of mushrooms if you are over 21. It is still technically illegal. Text of the ordinance can be found at: https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/778/documents/PsilocybinFourthPetitionSample.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/778/...
• deleted 7y ago
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