Washington pot laws snag teens

Three Asotin teens, ages 14 to 17, were staring at felony charges last week and the possibility of five years in jail after they were charged with possession of marijuana. After a media storm and a better understanding of new laws, the teens - and three other youth facing the same charges - will now only be charged with misdemeanors. Possession of up to an once of marijuana has been legal in Washington for more than two years. Any more than 40 grams is a felony. Of course, just as is the case with alcohol, those younger than 21 years of age aren’t allowed to possess any amount of the drug/ Devin Rokyta , Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here.

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