A bill has been proposed in the Vermont House that would make it legal for adults to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana.
The proposal would remove all civil and criminal penalties for possession by adults of up to 2 ounces of marijuana and for the cultivation of a total two mature marijuana plants and seven immature plants.
The bill was introduced by Democratic Reps. Maxine Grad of Moretown and Charles Conquest of Newbury, and Republican Rep. Thomas Burditt of West Rutland.
Under current state law, possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana is a civil violation that carries an up to $200 fine. Possessing 1 to 2 ounces could result in up to six months in jail.
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