Hi ho, hi ho, I'm off to Mexico
2006-04-29 06:26:24.599743+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
Mexico to decriminalize small quantities of drugs:
The bill says criminal charges will no longer be brought for possession of up to 25 milligrams of heroin, 5 grams of marijuana (about one-fifth of an ounce, or about four joints), or 0.5 grams of cocaine — the equivalent of about 4 "lines," or half the standard street-sale quantity (though half-size packages are becoming more common).
"No charges will be brought against ... addicts or consumers who are found in possession of any narcotic for personal use," according to the Senate bill, which also lays out allowable quantities for an array of other drugs, including LSD, ecstasy and amphetamines.
However, lest you take this as a license to head to Tijuana and party, 'cause at least one Canadian student is stuck in Mexico because his travel insurance didn't cover injuries due to alcohol (via Dave's Picks).