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Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth
For marijuana? I would say yes, they should be fines for first offence. Considering the stuff should be legal in the first place.
I can see selling the harder stuff to minors having a harsh mandatory minimum though.
edit: just noticed the 6 plants stipulation, that I could live with.
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Originally Posted by StinkyPink
Though I do agree that 'dope' should not be sold to minors... weed is not 'dope'. Dope is manufactured, weed is not... Again, beer and whiskey is manufactured... weed is NOT!
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neither of these are the argument here.. it is illegal.
selling to minors is a crime anywhere, even in your precious amsterdam. having a minimum for this is a complete no brainer... 18 selling to a 17 year old? of course they can make exceptions for shit like that, but that isn't the problem it is aiming at is it?
No one on this planet needs 6 plants or more to help supplement their 'medical use' needs. If they have 6 or more they are selling something that is illegal. Setting a mandatory is an obvious move, and 6 months is nothing compared to the US so the comparison is ludicrous.
What does it accomplish? A deterrent. It makes it less worth while to do this. Simple as that. No, it doesn't stop it, but that is not the goal and never has been.