Most Americans are in favor of the legalization of marijuana, and it’s only a matter of time before the herb becomes legal in all states. The only states that have legalized the use of marijuana recreationally are Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. However, according to sources, eleven more states may soon legalize the plant.
These predictions were formed from two facts: where medical marijuana is legal and where tiny amounts of marijuana is not punishable by jail. Other considerations put into play were the amount of marijuana arrest in the area, and how many of the state’s residents use marijuana. Most of the states on the list have a high number of marijuana users. Here’s the list:
1. Massachusetts
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $100 Marijuana Related Arrests in 2012: 2,596 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 39 Minimum Penalty Classification: Civil Offense
2. Nevada
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $600 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 8,524 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 309 Minimum Penalty Classification: Misdemeanor
3. California
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $100 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 21,256 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 56 Minimum Penalty Classification: Infraction
4. New York
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $100 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 112,974 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 577 Minimum Penalty Classification: Not Classified
5. Vermont
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $200 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 926 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 148 Minimum Penalty Classification: Civil Violation
6. Minnesota
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $200 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 12,051 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 224 Minimum Penalty Classification: Misdemeanor
7. Connecticut
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $150 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 3,747 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 104 Minimum Penalty Classification: Civil Penalty
8. Maryland
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $100 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 22,042 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 375 Minimum Penalty Classification: Civil Offense
9. Rhode Island
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $150 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 2,320 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 221 Minimum Penalty Classification: Civil Violation
10. Maine
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $600 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 3,202 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 241 Minimum Penalty Classification: Civil Violation
11. Delaware
Maximum Fine for Small Amount of Pot: $575 Marijuana-Related Arrests in 2012: 2,912 Marijuana Arrests per 100,000: 318 Minimum Penalty Classification: Misdemeanor
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