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Fines to be imposed for smoking weed in public

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A man smokes a marijuana cigarette as a large group gathered near the New Jersey Statehouse to show their support for legalizing marijuana Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. The event drew a diverse crowd of roughly 200 people. Many said they wanted to show their support for legalizing or decriminalizing pot, while others said it should only be given to people with medical conditions that could be eased by the drug. Several people were openly smoking the drug during Saturday’s rally, but apparently none were arrested. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

The Cabinet plans to modify the law regarding penalties for smoking cannabis in public.

Currently, the law mandates a warning for the first offense, a ticket for the second offense, and a fine for the third offense.

When Parliament reconvenes, the proposal is to impose a fine on individuals caught smoking cannabis in public.

The goal is to discourage this behavior, which signifies a lack of respect for the law and for the well-being of other citizens.

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Comments (11)

  • Donna August 22, 2024, 8:17 AM

    There are some police officers who smoke marijuana openly in public. Would these same officers will be given civilians tickets or arrest for smoking in the public? I am not a fan of smoking marijuana; however, if they want to smoke out their brains let them be—pour dunces I called them. Marijuana leaf is to make tea to drink and other medicines, not to be smoking. Even marijuana oil good for arthritis.
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    • A child August 22, 2024, 8:59 AM

      You’re like child whom only sees the world as you want it but not not as it is. So call them dunces but if you ain’t making no way to show these dunces how to use the plant stfu and go home
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    • Hallelujah Amen August 22, 2024, 9:19 AM

      As a consumer of the good stuff and respect for those who don’t this is long overdue
      Reply

  • Anna August 22, 2024, 8:41 AM

    Look this is funny cause even ppl in height authority smoke in public
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  • Faithful national August 22, 2024, 8:45 AM

    And drinking rum (alcohol)??? And smoking cigarettes???? To many, these personal pleasures when consumed in public are equally obnoxious! Ban all or none at all!
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    • A Kid August 22, 2024, 9:02 AM

      Sir or madam, the ppl actually chose this way of life and the Governments of the world don’t care as they make the most from drugs and I’m not even talking bout herb. Did you know we have a coke or cocaine epidemic
      Reply

  • Tim August 22, 2024, 11:21 AM

    They legalize a small portion of weed. To smoke at home. Not in public to upset people. Nowadays everywhere you pass in Antigua somebody have a spliff in their hands
    Reply

  • Shern August 22, 2024, 2:47 PM

    Just stay home and smoke I cannot understand people
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  • jax August 22, 2024, 3:04 PM

    What about the police that are openly smoking only one set they seeing
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  • Lani August 22, 2024, 3:05 PM

    Last week I saw a policeman smoking no worries,start with them
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    • Chief August 23, 2024, 7:55 AM

      Agreed that smokers, such as myself can tone it down a bit..smoking in public is a personal choice and it is not harmful too passersby, I agree maybe you may not appreciate the aroma, but however I don’t appreciate y’all stinking attitude but we tolerate it….i don’t appreciate the multitude of coke heads &vagrants who natural scent have town smelling like a walking sewage but we tolerate them…..I don’t appreciate Antigua incompetent police force and administration that seems too only focus on matters that align with making their image more likable instead of solving ACTUAL PROBLEMS, but guess what we tolerate them….So please do me a favor before y’all come in the media speaking on unnecessary topics while the state of our country is absolute shit, jus tolerate the smokers a bit cause lord knows im not speaking for all of them but That lil spliff you see everywhere is the working man’s tolerance with this bullshit System!
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