Legality of Cannabis by U.S. Jurisdiction

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'''Cannabis use in Belize''' is common and largely tolerated; however, possession can result in fines or imprisonment.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hubbard|first=Kirsten|title=Drug Laws and Penalties in Central America|url=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/culturehistory/p/Central-America-Drug-Laws-And-Penalties.htm|publisher=About.com|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref>
The use of '''Cannabis in Belize''' is common and largely tolerated; however, possession can result in fines or imprisonment.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hubbard|first=Kirsten|title=Drug Laws and Penalties in Central America|url=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/culturehistory/p/Central-America-Drug-Laws-And-Penalties.htm|publisher=About.com|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref>


In 2012, the Government of Belize announced that it was considering decriminalizing possession of 10 grams or less.<ref>{{cite web|title=Decriminalization of Marijuana |url=http://www.belize.gov.bz/public/Data/271616513971.pdf |publisher=Government of Belize |accessdate=5 January 2014 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In February 2016, Belizean newspaper [[Amandala]] reported that legislation to decriminalize up to 10 grams of cannabis was "in the works".<ref>{{cite web|author=<!-- #icon --> Adele<!-- #title --> |url=http://amandala.com.bz/news/laws-works-marijuana-decriminalization/ |title=Laws in the works for marijuana decriminalization &#124; Amandala Newspaper |publisher=Amandala.com.bz |date=2016-02-20 |accessdate=2016-11-30}}</ref>
In 2012, the Government of Belize announced that it was considering decriminalizing possession of 10 grams or less.<ref>{{cite web|title=Decriminalization of Marijuana |url=http://www.belize.gov.bz/public/Data/271616513971.pdf |publisher=Government of Belize |accessdate=5 January 2014 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In February 2016, Belizean newspaper [[Amandala]] reported that legislation to decriminalize up to 10 grams of cannabis was "in the works".<ref>{{cite web|author=<!-- #icon --> Adele<!-- #title --> |url=http://amandala.com.bz/news/laws-works-marijuana-decriminalization/ |title=Laws in the works for marijuana decriminalization &#124; Amandala Newspaper |publisher=Amandala.com.bz |date=2016-02-20 |accessdate=2016-11-30}}</ref>

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The use of Cannabis in Belize is common and largely tolerated; however, possession can result in fines or imprisonment.[1]

In 2012, the Government of Belize announced that it was considering decriminalizing possession of 10 grams or less.[2] In February 2016, Belizean newspaper Amandala reported that legislation to decriminalize up to 10 grams of cannabis was "in the works".[3]

References

  1. ^ Hubbard, Kirsten. "Drug Laws and Penalties in Central America". About.com. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Decriminalization of Marijuana" (PDF). Government of Belize. Retrieved 5 January 2014.[dead link]
  3. ^ Adele (2016-02-20). "Laws in the works for marijuana decriminalization | Amandala Newspaper". Amandala.com.bz. Retrieved 2016-11-30.