A bill drastically reducing penalties for simple possession of marijuana passed the Virginia House of Delegates on Monday by a 64-34 vote with bipartisan support. The bill, which has the support of Governor Ralph Northam, would scrap criminal charges for possession and replace them with minor fines.
Currently, simple possession of Marijuana in Virginia can result in arrest, a fine of up to $500 and 30 days in jail for a first-time offense. The new bill would replace this with a civil fine of $25, similar to a parking ticket.
