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Decriminalization of Marijuana in DC: No Changes to Georgetown University Policies

The new law reduces the penalty for small-scale possession, which previously included fines of up to $1,000 and potential jail time.

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DC laws have decriminalized possession of marijuana, but Georgetown University students should know that the university's rules have not changed, the student newspaper The Hoya reports.

The decriminalization law was introduced by D.C. City Council member Tommy Wells and passed by the Council in March. Marijuana was formally decriminalized earlier this month. The new law reduces the penalty for small-scale possession, which previously included fines of up to $1,000 and potential jail time.

The Hoya reports: "Despite the law’s implementation across D.C., the Georgetown administration stated that the university’s policy on marijuana use and possession would not change. The Code of Student Conduct forbids possession, use, transfer, or sale of controlled substances. Violation of the policy leaves students and employees at the risk of sanctions from the university, including suspension, expulsion, or referral for prosecution."

Read the entire story by The Hoya here.



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