New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says he would veto marijuana decriminalization

Gov. Christie said Friday he would veto a measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Christie, a Republican, made the comments at a town hall event Friday in Readington, Hunterdon County. It's the first time the former federal prosecutor has publicly taken a position on the issue. He is focused on implementing a strict state medical-marijuana program, Christie said, and easing up on pot laws would be contrary to that goal. The state shouldn't undercut federal drug laws, he added. An Assembly panel unanimously approved a measure last month that would make possession of 15 grams or less of the plant a civil offense, punishable by a fine, rather than a criminal offense. A vote in the full Assembly was postponed in order to draft amendments. Meanwhile Efforts to relax pot rules gaining momentum in U.S... Tommy Chong using pot to treat prostate cancer Second Medical Marijuana Patient Denied Transplant... Led Grow Lights Deliver Record Breaking Medical Ma...