Oregon decriminalizes small amounts…
The Oregon measure makes possession of small amounts of what have long been considered harder drugs a violation, similar to a traffic ticket, and no longer punishable by jail time.
Possession of larger amounts could result in misdemeanor charges, and some cases that rise to what is considered a commercial level could still be charged as felonies.
Original Article (New York Times):
Oregon decriminalizes small amounts of heroin and cocaine; four states legalize marijuana
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