Georgia CARE On The Air With WRFG Radio Free Georgia

The phone rang off the hook as WRFG radio (Atlanta) took to the air with guest James Bell of Georgia CARE. The hour long program “Alternative Perspectives” (Tuesday 7PM) allowed listeners to call in with their questions on marijuana law reform. A BIG THANK YOU! to WRFG – Also remember WRFG needs your support as it is listener supported.

WRFG 89.3 Broadcasts 24 Hours a day at 100,000 Watts. WRFG provides a voice for those who have been traditionally denied access to the broadcast media and the involvement of a broad base of community elements to guarantee that access.

Polls: Two Southern States Support Medical Marijuana

NORML reports on polling: In another sign of the changing times, this past week two new polls have been released demonstrating majority support for allowing the medical use of marijuana in two southern states, a region historically less supportive of cannabis law reforms.

A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling revealed that most North Carolinians believe that a doctor should possess the legal option to authorize marijuana for patients. Support for legalizing medical marijuana is at 58% overall, with 33% opposed and 9% undecided. A majority of every age group under age 65 supports allowing for the medical use of marijuana. The poll surveyed 608 North Carolina voters between January 10 and January 13, 2013.

Another Public Policy Polling survey had the majority of West Virginians supporting the medical use of cannabis, 53% in favor to 40% opposed. Further, when asked which is a safer treatment for debilitating pain: the medical use of marijuana or Oxycontin, 63% responded medical marijuana.

A Guide to Georgia’s Marijuana Laws by NORML

NORML: A Voice for Responsible Marijuana Smokers

Since its founding in 1970, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana smokers. A nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, NORML represents the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who smoke marijuana responsibly.

 

Possession

Personal Use

1 oz or less misdemeanor 1 year $ 1,000
More than 1 oz felony 1 – 10 years $ 0

With intent to distribute

10 lbs or less felony 1 – 10 years $ 0
10 – 2000 lbs felony 5 – 30 years $ 100,000
2000 – 10,000 lbs felony 7 – 30 years $ 250,000
More than 10,000 lbs felony 15 – 30 years $ 1,000,000
Within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug free zone felony 20 -40 years $ 40,000