US OR: Marijuana Odors Put Off Neighbors

Ashland Daily Tidings, 06 Sep 2012 – Smell More Potent As Harvest Time Approaches With the arrival of September, medical marijuana patients are eagerly awaiting the start of harvest season — and some irate neighbors who live near pot gardens are yearning for the removal of often-smelly marijuana plants.

US VT: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Stalled In House

Times Argus, 18 Feb 2012 – MONTPELIER – A recent survey of Vermonters shows broad support of decriminalization of marijuana, but legislation is stalled in the House that would reduce the possession of small quantities of marijuana to a civil offense. According to a Public Policy Polling survey of nearly 1,100 Vermonters released this week, a majority of Vermont voters is in favor of removing criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under Vermont law, the penalty for possession of marijuana is up to six months in jail and up to a $500 fine.