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Retired Cop: I Never Encountered A Person 'Acting Out Under The Influence Of Marijuana'

Submitted by Marijuana News on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 08:00

 

A pro-marijuana ad debuting in Texas on Tuesday showcases a retired police officer who says the state should take a more "sensible" approach to marijuana policies because the drug causes far fewer problems than alcohol.

"I know of no instance in my entire career where someone was acting out under the influence of marijuana," says Russell Jones in the ad supporting a Texas House bill that would decriminalize marijuana, reducing the penalty for possessing less than an ounce to a maximum civil fine of $250. Current state law allows maximum penalties of six months in jail and a $2,000 fine for possessing less than two ounces.

"People under the influence of alcohol are much more problematic," adds Jones, a retired narcotics detective who served for 10 years in California and now lives in central Texas. "Law enforcement officials have more important things to do...

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