Cannabis bill 'reasonable'; Green MPs' views on cannabis use

The Press | July 21, 2005| | Copyright

A leading cannabis-use researcher says the Greens' bill to partially decriminalise the drug is "thoughtful and reasonable".

Professor David Fergusson, director of the 27-year-long Christchurch Health and Development Study, said he strongly supported the bill, introduced as a private member's bill by MP Nandor Tanczos.

The bill would remove criminal sanctions for possession of cannabis and replace them with a misdemeanour-style $100 fine. Those smoking or cultivating cannabis near a school would get a $500 fine, and those selling cannabis or found with large amounts would be subject to current ...

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