YES YOU CAN-NABIS

The decriminalization of marijuana in Massachusetts is quickly
becoming a reality. Last week the state committee on Mental Health
and Substance Abuse voted 6-1 in favor of sending a decrim bill to
the House and Senate for a vote. This bill will make simple
possession of marijuana (under 28.5 grams) a misdemeanor, punishable
by a fine of $250 (maximum).

You cannot be arrested, it will no longer be a felony, and you would
not risk losing financial aid as a student under the Higher Education
Act as you do now. There is still a long way to go before this bill
becomes law, but drug law reform in this state has never been closer.
The UMASS Cannabis Reform Coalition has been supporting this bill
throughout the year by garnering signatures and a letter campaign
informing our legislators about where we stand on this issue.

Within the month we will be lobbying personally at the statehouse for
this bill and another medical marijuana bill coming up for a vote
soon. If you're tired of seeing people get busted for pot or just
tired of being a paranoid stoner, we urge you to visit our office in
rm. 322 Student Union, see our table in the campus center concourse,
or come to our weekly meetings on Monday nights at 7 at the office
(this week will be Tuesday night due to the holiday) and help us
fight the good fight.