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Australia: Victoria Urged To Soften Cannabis Use Laws
Australian Associated Press Tuesday 13 Jun 2000 Pubdate: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 Source: Australian Associated Press (Australia) VICTORIA URGED TO SOFTEN CANNABIS USE LAWS A new study has urged the Victorian government to soften cannabis-using laws along the lines of other states and territories, based on cautions and fines but no criminal record. The National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University in Perth also recommended that multiple offenders should be fined but have no criminal record, and that first-time offenders be cautioned. The institute carried out a six month study for a Victorian parliamentary committee, resulting in a plan drawing on laws in the South Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. It also incorporated a current cautioning system in Victoria and Western Australia. Institute researcher Simon Lenton said under the proposal, possession of cannabis by an adult would remain illegal but possession of up to 50 grams of cannabis and three plants would receive an initial caution. Later offences could result in a fine of up to $150 but no criminal convictions, with a smaller fine for lesser amounts. Offenders would have the choice of paying a fine within 28 days or attending a cannabis education session, he said. Mr Lenton said although the proposal was for Victoria, it could be used elsewhere in Australia.
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