H.R.5843 - Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Popular: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults as introduced.
  • Short: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults as introduced.
  • Official: To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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07/15/09
Criminal Justice - Change.org: Barney Frank on Legalizing Pot

In a new interview with NORML, US Rep. Barney Frank discusses his bill decriminalizing marijuana possession, and small non-profit sales of the drug, under federal law. He's a realistic guy: the ...

01/05/09
2008: The Year In Review

Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...

01/05/09
County Lay-offs « Live Free Or Die

H.R.6694 FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform and Risk-Based Pricing Authorization Act of 2008 · H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults ...

01/03/09
Raiding California: Medical Marijuana and Minors | Health and ...

If everyone works together we will make progress together. MPP also has a channel here on YouTube, one of their most recent videos is titled, “Barney Frank Introduces Marijuana Decriminalization Bill”! H. R. 5843. Thank you ReasonTV! ...

01/03/09
Israel Is Conducting A Genocide Operation In Gaza - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20364). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12425). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

01/03/09
Legal Cannabis for 25 Years - Irvin Rosenfeld’s Story | Government ...

H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. (dot)mpp(dot)org(slash)legislation. orremm Says: January 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 pm. legalize it legalize it. souperman84 Says: January 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 pm. another perfect … ...

01/02/09
2008: The Year In Review - NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped ...

Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. #3 California Courts Rule: Medical Pot Statutes Don’t Conflict With Federal ...

01/02/09
Stoner Style .com » Blog Archive » 7 US Reps. Support Marijuana ...

Barney Frank (D-MA), sponsor of HR 5843, held a press conference July 30, 2008, in Washington, D.C., with fellow lawmakers and advocates from organizations working to reform U.S. drug laws, in order to speak on the legislation. ...

01/02/09
Project Blue Beam - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20342). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12417). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

01/01/09
Legislation to Legalize Marijuana

HR 5843 is titled “To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.” The short title is: ‘Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults’

12/31/08
NORMAL EZINE Volume 11 Issue 49 December 29, 2008 | Gather

Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...

12/31/08
HR 5843 to Legalize Marijuana Possesion on a Federal Level | The ...

congressman barnie frank introduced legislation to legalize marijuana possesion by adults on federal level.

12/30/08
Top 10 Stoner Stories of 2008 - The Grow Report

His Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act (H.R. 5843) would allow adults to possess nearly a quarter pound of weed without facing criminal penalities. Ask you Representative to please pass this bill right away! ...

12/30/08
A Ponzi Scheme Within A Ponzi Scheme - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20321). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12382). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/29/08
Oil and Gold Prices Sharply Higher on Gaza Fighting - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20307). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12371). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/29/08
2008: The Year In Review – NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped ...

Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...

12/29/08
Homepage of Stephen Saunders » Blog Archive » Members Of Congress ...

Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...

12/28/08
support Marijuana legalization/decriminalization

support Marijuana legalization/decriminalization: Support HR 5843 to remove federal penalties for those in possession of a small amount (

12/28/08
Military Heartbreak « Live Free Or Die

H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.4040 Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act · H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of ...

12/28/08
Web Bot Predictions for 2009 On The Jeff Rense Show - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20292). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12359). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/28/08
Gerald Celente on The Alex Jones Show - 2009 "The Coming Revolt ...

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20290). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12359). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/28/08
Three hots and a cot…. « Live Free Or Die

H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults · H.R.6049 Energy ...

12/27/08
Veterans Complaint « Live Free Or Die

H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults · H.R.6049 Energy ...

12/27/08
Suit Claims City Witholding Red Light Camera Study - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20283). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12357). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/26/08
Americans Prefer News From Web To Newspapers - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20273). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12349). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/24/08
Rockers to Press Obama on Music Used As Torture - JustGetThere

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20256). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12341). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/24/08
Children's Books Use Christmas to Push Global Warming Agenda ...

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20256). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12341). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/23/08
New Berry-Based Natural Sweetener "Brazzein" to Hit the Market in ...

Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20217). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12334). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...

12/23/08
If Obama Is Pro-Science and Honest, He'll Put the Kibosh on the ...

If Obama has any balls he'd make H.R.5843 law, day one!! [Report this comment]. Posted by: jeffrey7 on Dec 23, 2008 8:26 AM Current rating: 4 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]. I wish it were true but it's not,America is all out of Liberty. ...

12/23/08
If Obama Is Pro-Science and Honest, He'll Put the Kibosh on the ...

If Obama has any balls he'd make H.R.5843 law, day one!! [Report this comment]. Posted by: jeffrey7 on Dec 23, 2008 8:26 AM Current rating: 4 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]. I wish it were true but it's not,America is all out ...

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