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  1. 28th January 2012, 06:14 PM #1
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    Growing cannabis for personal use in the UK has been decriminalised

    I'm surprised that this hasn't got a lot of media attention as it's a highly debated issue but growing up to 9 plants of cannabis in the UK is no longer a criminal offence. Instead growers could face a band C charge - 100-125% of weekly income or a community charge.

    http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.g...line_(web).pdf

    See pages 18-22



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  3. 28th January 2012, 06:18 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by feedmelies View Post
    I'm surprised that this hasn't got a lot of media attention as it's a highly debated issue but growing up to 9 plants of cannabis in the UK is no longer a criminal offence. Instead growers could face a band C charge - 100-125% of weekly income or a community charge.

    http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.g...line_(web).pdf

    See pages 18-22



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    Good news, but it doesnt go far enough. The growing of cannabis for personal consumption should be totally decriminalised with the regulation and licensing of sale at the discretion of local authorities.
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  4. 28th January 2012, 06:19 PM #3
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    Why not just legalise?
    9 plant for personal use? who decided that?
    I have never grown it so does anyone know exactly how much 9 could produce?

    Otherwise excellent news, perhaps we will follow the UK in their adoption of a positive line for a change.
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  5. 28th January 2012, 06:21 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by pragmaticapproach View Post
    Good news, but it doesnt go far enough. The growing of cannabis for personal consumption should be totally decriminalised with the regulation and licensing of sale at the discretion of local authorities.
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    Why not just legalise?
    9 plant for personal use? who decided that?

    Otherwise excellent news, perhaps we will follow the UK in their adoption of a positive line for a change.
    It's a step in the right direction at least. Better than the last nanny state government who increased penalties.
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  6. 28th January 2012, 06:25 PM #5
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    Effectively, Growing Your Own Has Been Decriminalised. We Are FREE! | CLEAR
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  7. 28th January 2012, 06:27 PM #6
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    Thats mad, will Ireland follow ha?
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  8. 28th January 2012, 06:27 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Prester Jim View Post
    I have never grown it so does anyone know exactly how much 9 could produce?
    Dry it would probably fill a biscuit tin.
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  9. 28th January 2012, 06:30 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Prester Jim View Post
    Why not just legalise?
    9 plant for personal use? who decided that?
    I have never grown it so does anyone know exactly how much 9 could produce?

    Otherwise excellent news, perhaps we will follow the UK in their adoption of a positive line for a change.
    3-6 ounces depending on the conditions/grower
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  10. 28th January 2012, 06:39 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by cillian32 View Post
    3-6 ounces depending on the conditions/grower
    According to the document it assumes 40g per plant or 360g in total. Just under 13 ounces.
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  11. 28th January 2012, 06:42 PM #10
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    Good. The stuff should be legalised.
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